HeyRuaHow to say “effort” in Irish
- Irish:
- stró
- English:
- effort, delay, conceit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “stroh” /sˠt̪ˠɾˠoː/
- Genitive singular:
- stró, an stró (e.g. ar son an stró, for the sake of the effort)
What does “stró” mean?
“Stró” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- effort
- Trouble or exertion involved in doing something.Also: bother, trouble, exertion, difficulty.
2 other meanings: delay or conceit
- 2delay
- Delay or hindrance in doing something.Also: hindrance, holdup.
- 3conceit
- A showy, self-important manner; putting on airs.Also: ostentation, airs, pride.
Other Irish words for effort: dua (toil)
“Stró” with the article
Here is stró after the article (an t-alt).
“Stró” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stró, the Irish word for effort.
Other nouns in Irish
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Effort in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for effort?
The Irish for effort is stró (pronounced “stroh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean delay or conceit.
How do you pronounce stró in Irish?
Stró is said like “stroh” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠɾˠoː/).
Does stró have a plural?
No plural form is given for stró in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does stró have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stró can mean effort, delay or conceit, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'easily' or 'without effort' using stró?
Use 'gan stró', as in 'Rinne sé gan stró é', meaning he did it easily.
Is stró the same as English 'stress'?
No, stró means effort, bother or delay, and sometimes conceit; mental stress is usually 'strus'.
