Irish Word of the Day
siopa
SHEE-puh • noun — 12th of Jun, 2026
Listen to pronunciation
Meaning: shop; a place where goods are sold
Examples
- Tá mé ag dul go dtí an siopa.
(I'm going to the shop.) - Cheannaigh mé caife sa siopa ar maidin.
(I bought a coffee at the shop this morning.) - Is maith liom an siopa beag sa cheantar.
(I like the small shop in the area.)
Synonyms
- margadh
- stór
Siopa is the everyday word for a shop or small store in Irish. Use it for convenience stores, neighbourhood shops, or any retail outlet. For larger retailers you may hear stór, and margadh usually refers to a market (often open-air).
This entry was generated by an AI language model. Spotted a problem? Report it and we'll review it. Read about how we use AI or
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | scíth | rest; relaxation; a break from activity |
| 2026-09-02 | gearr | short |
| 2026-09-01 | smaoineamh | a thought or idea; to think |
| 2026-08-31 | fios | knowledge or awareness; often used in the phrase '... |
| 2026-08-30 | dúnta | closed; shut |
Receive these via email
Sign in to your free account to receive daily words via email.
Get a new word in your inbox every day!