Irish Word of the Day
eolas
OH-luss • noun — 1st of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: information; knowledge (facts or data)
Examples
- Tá eolas agam faoin scéal.
(I have information about the story.) - An bhfuil eolas agat faoin áit seo?
(Do you have information about this place?) - Cuardaigh eolas ar an idirlíon.
(Search for information on the internet.)
Synonyms
- faisnéis
- fios
Eolas is used for factual information or data (e.g., 'eolas teagmhála' = contact information). 'Faisnéis' is a more formal synonym; 'fios' often appears in phrases like 'fios a bheith agat' (to know). Use eolas when referring to concrete information you can share or look up.
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