Irish Word of the Day
súil
SOOL • noun — 11th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: eye; also used figuratively to mean hope or expectation in some expressions
Examples
- Tá súil ghéar aige.
(He has sharp eyesight.) - Tá súil agam go mbeidh an aimsir go maith amárach.
(I hope the weather will be good tomorrow.) - Dún do shúile agus lig do scíth.
(Close your eyes and relax.)
Synonyms
- súile
- all
This is a very common Irish word. It usually means “eye,” but in expressions like tá súil agam, it means “I hope.”
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