Irish Word of the Day
éist
AYSHT • verb — 20th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: Listen; to pay attention to sound or speech.
Examples
- Éist liom, le do thoil.
(Listen to me, please.) - Éist leis an gceol sa seomra.
(Listen to the music in the room.) - Níor éist sé leis an múinteoir.
(He did not listen to the teacher.)
Synonyms
- cluasaigh
- tabhair aire
Antonyms
- déan neamhaird
- seachain
This is a very common everyday verb used when asking someone to listen or when describing paying attention to sounds, speech, or advice. It appears often in polite requests and instructions.
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