Irish Word of the Day
ceist
/KESHT/ • noun — 16th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: a question; an issue or matter to ask about
Examples
- Tá ceist agam.
(I have a question.) - An bhfuil ceist agat faoi seo?
(Do you have a question about this?) - Freagraigh an cheist, le do thoil.
(Answer the question, please.)
Synonyms
- fiosrú
- fiosrúchán
Antonyms
- freagra
Use 'ceist' when asking for information or raising a topic for discussion. It can mean a literal question (e.g. 'Tá ceist agam') or a broader issue or matter to be resolved.
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