Irish Word of the Day
cónaigh
KOH-nee • verb — 16th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to live (reside); to inhabit a place
Examples
- An bhfuil tú i do chónaí anseo?
(Do you live here?) - Tá mé i mo chónaí i mBaile Átha Cliath.
(I live in Dublin.) - Cónaigh siad sa chathair ar feadh na mblianta.
(They lived in the city for years.)
Synonyms
- maireachtáil
- fan
Cónaigh is used to talk about where someone lives or resides. You'll often see it in the phrase "i mo chónaí" (in my living/residence) or "i do chónaí" (in your residence). For general 'to live' in the sense of 'to be alive' or 'to exist', maireachtáil is also used; for temporary 'to stay', fan can be used.
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