Irish Word of the Day
amadán
AM-uh-dawn • noun — 16th 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.) - Dúirt sé gur amadán a bhí ann.
(He said that he was a fool.) - Uaireanta déanann daoine amadán díobh féin.
(Sometimes people make fools of themselves.)
Synonyms
- cith
- dolt
- fán
This is a common everyday word for a foolish person. It can be used seriously or teasingly, but it can sound insulting depending on tone and context.
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