Irish Word of the Day
doras
DOH-rus • noun — 29th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: door; an entrance to a room or building
Examples
- Oscail an doras, le do thoil.
(Open the door, please.) - Tá an doras dúnta agus tá an eochair uaim.
(The door is closed and I have the key.) - Chuaigh sí amach tríd an doras go tapa.
(She went out quickly through the door.)
Synonyms
- geata
- iontráil
Doras is the everyday word for a door in a house or building. Use geata for an outdoor gate and iontráil or bealach isteach when emphasizing an entrance or entryway. You will commonly see doras in signs (e.g., "Doras Abhaile" for "Home door") and in everyday instructions (e.g., opening or closing doors).
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