Irish Word of the Day
saoirse
SEER-sha • noun — 14th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: freedom; liberty
Examples
- Tá saoirse tábhachtach do gach duine.
(Freedom is important for everyone.) - Caithfimid saoirse a chosaint i gcónaí.
(We must always protect freedom.) - Bhí an ghluaiseacht ag iarraidh saoirse ón rialtas.
(The movement was seeking freedom from the government.)
Synonyms
- neamhspleáchas
- neamhspleách
Saoirse is used for political, social, and personal freedom (liberty). It appears in slogans, news, and everyday speech about rights and independence. Pronounce it SEER-sha; the word is feminine in Irish and commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
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