Irish Word of the Day
gasta
/GA-sta/ • adjective — 19th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: quick; fast; brisk
Examples
- Is freagra gasta é sin.
(That is a quick answer.) - Bhí sé gasta ag rith abhaile.
(He was fast when running home.) - Caithfidh mé cinneadh gasta a dhéanamh.
(I have to make a quick decision.)
Synonyms
- tapa
- Sciobtha
- luath
Antonyms
- mall
- duineag
Gasta is commonly used to describe something done quickly or a person who moves or reacts quickly. It can also suggest someone is sharp-minded or quick-witted in context.
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