Irish Word of the Day
gearr
GYAR • adjective — 2nd of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: short
Examples
- Tá an turas seo gearr.
(This trip is short.) - Dúirt sé freagra gearr.
(He gave a short answer.) - Tá an lá ró-ghairid agus gearr inniu.
(The day is too brief and short today.)
Synonyms
- gairid
- beag
Antonyms
- fada
Use gearr to describe something with a small length or duration. It is commonly used for time, answers, trips, and physical objects.
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