Irish Word of the Day
amadán
A-ma-DAWN • noun — 9th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: fool; a silly or foolish person
Examples
- Ná bí i d’amadán.
(Don’t be a fool.) - Rinne sé amadán de féin.
(He made a fool of himself.) - Ní h-amadán mé.
(I’m not a fool.)
Synonyms
- duine amaideach
- baoite
Antonyms
- ciallmhar
- ciallach
This word is commonly used in everyday speech to describe someone acting foolishly. It can be teasing or insulting depending on tone, so use it carefully.
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