Irish Word of the Day
scoil
SKOHL • noun — 28th of May, 2026
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Meaning: school (an institution where students are taught)
Examples
- Tá mo mhac ar scoil inniu.
(My son is at school today.) - Téim go dtí an scoil gach maidin.
(I go to school every morning.) - Cheannaigh sí leabhair nua don scoil.
(She bought new books for the school.)
Synonyms
- ionad oideachais
- ionad foghlama
- gaelscoil
A very common, everyday word for 'school' (used for primary and secondary institutions). It is a feminine noun (an scoil). Common collocations include 'ar scoil' (at school) and 'dul ar scoil' / 'téim ar scoil' (to go to school). 'Gaelscoil' denotes an Irish-language-medium school; 'ionad oideachais' or 'ionad foghlama' are broader terms for educational centers.
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