Irish Word of the Day
fios
FISS • noun — 31st of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: knowledge or awareness; often used in the phrase 'a fhios' meaning 'to know'.
Examples
- Tá a fhios agam an freagra.
(I know the answer.) - Níl a fhios aici cá bhfuil sé.
(She does not know where he is.) - An bhfuil aon fhios agat faoi seo?
(Do you know anything about this?)
Synonyms
- eolas
- eagna
- tuiscint
This word is very common in Irish, especially in the phrase 'a fhios bheith agam' or 'a fhios a bheith agat' to mean 'to know'. It is often used in everyday speech when talking about knowing facts or being aware of something.
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