Irish Word of the Day
ceist
KEHST • noun — 8th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: question (a sentence or phrase used to ask for information)
Examples
- An bhfuil ceist agat?
(Do you have a question?) - Tá ceist agam faoi seo.
(I have a question about this.) - Níor thuig mé an cheist.
(I didn't understand the question.)
Synonyms
- fiosrú
- ceistniú
Ceist is the common word for 'question' in everyday Irish. You will hear it in classrooms, meetings and casual conversation. Common phrases include 'Tá ceist agam' (I have a question) and 'An bhfuil ceist agat?' (Do you have any questions?). 'Fiosrú' is a more formal 'inquiry' and 'ceistniú' refers to the act of questioning.
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