Irish Word of the Day
obair
OH-bir • noun — 27th of May, 2026
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Meaning: work; a job; task
Examples
- Tá mé ag obair faoi láthair.
(I am working at the moment.) - An bhfuil obair ar fáil sa cheantar?
(Is there work available in the area?) - Tá a lán oibre le déanamh inné agus inniu.
(There was a lot of work to do yesterday and today.)
Synonyms
- saothar
- post
Obair is the common word for 'work' in general contexts—tasks, employment, or labour. Use 'ag obair' to say someone is working. For a specific job or position, 'post' is often used; 'saothar' can mean a piece of work or labour, especially creative or academic work.
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