HeyRuaHow to say “knowledge” in Irish
- Irish:
- eolas
- English:
- knowledge, information, acquaintance, guidance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-lus” /ˈoːl̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- eolais, an eolais (e.g. bileog eolais, information leaflet)
What does “eolas” mean?
“Eolas” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- knowledge
- What a person knows or understands about something.Also: understanding, know-how.
3 other meanings: information or acquaintance or guidance
- 2information
- Facts or details given or obtained about something.Also: info, details, facts.
- 3acquaintance
- Familiarity with a person, place or thing, as in 'tá eolas agam air'.Also: familiarity.
- 4guidance
- Direction or the way to a place, as in showing someone the way.Also: direction, way.
Other Irish words for knowledge: fios (knowledge), iúl (knowledge), eol (knowledge), aithnid (acquaintance)
“Eolas” with the article
Here is eolas after the article (an t-alt).
“Eolas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eolas, the Irish word for knowledge.
Other nouns in Irish
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Knowledge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for knowledge?
The Irish for knowledge is eolas (pronounced “OH-lus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean information or acquaintance or guidance.
How do you pronounce eolas in Irish?
Eolas is said like “OH-lus” (IPA /ˈoːl̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does eolas have a plural?
No plural form is given for eolas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does eolas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eolas can mean knowledge, information, acquaintance or guidance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eolas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eolas (the knowledge), a heolas (her knowledge), a n-eolas (their knowledge).
What is the difference between eolas and fios?
Eolas is knowledge or information about something, often acquired (tá eolas agam ar an áit), while fios is knowing a fact (tá a fhios agam).
How do I say 'I know him' using eolas?
Say 'tá eolas agam air', though 'tá aithne agam air' is more usual for knowing a person.
