HeyRuaHow to say “steadfast” in Irish
- Irish:
- buanseasmhach
- English:
- steadfast, persevering
- Word type:
- adjective
- More steadfast:
- níos buanseasmhaí
- Most steadfast:
- is buanseasmhaí
- Plural:
- buanseasmhacha
- Pronunciation:
- “BWAN-shas-vukh” /ˈbuənˌʃasˠwəx/
What does “buanseasmhach” mean?
“Buanseasmhach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- steadfast
- Firm and unwavering, staying loyal or constant over time.Also: constant, unwavering, loyal, firm.
1 other meaning: persevering
- 2persevering
- Keeping on with something in spite of difficulty.Also: persistent, tenacious, dogged.
Other Irish adjectives for steadfast: diongbháilte (firm)
“Buanseasmhach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is buanseasmhach after cara (friend, masculine), after comhghuaillíocht (alliance, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: comhghuaillíocht bhuanseasmhach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: cara buanseasmhach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, buanseasmhacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: comhghuaillíochtaí buanseasmhacha.
More steadfast, most steadfast, very steadfast
Tá sé níos buanseasmhaí ná a dheartháir. He is more persevering than his brother.
| more steadfast | níos buanseasmhaí | in the past tense: ní ba bhuanseasmhaí |
|---|---|---|
| most steadfast | is buanseasmhaí | in the past tense: ba bhuanseasmhaí |
| as steadfast as | chomh buanseasmhach le | no change after chomh |
| very steadfast | an-bhuanseasmhach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too steadfast | róbhuanseasmhach | ró- lenites |
“Buanseasmhach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Steadfast in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for steadfast?
The Irish for steadfast is buanseasmhach (pronounced “BWAN-shas-vukh”). It comes after the noun: cara buanseasmhach, a steadfast friend; comhghuaillíocht bhuanseasmhach, a steadfast alliance.
How do you say more steadfast and most steadfast in Irish?
níos buanseasmhaí is more steadfast and is buanseasmhaí is most steadfast. In the past tense they become ní ba bhuanseasmhaí and ba bhuanseasmhaí.
Why does buanseasmhach become bhuanseasmhach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So comhghuaillíocht bhuanseasmhach (a steadfast alliance) but cara buanseasmhach (a steadfast friend), because cara is masculine.
What is the plural of buanseasmhach?
With a plural noun buanseasmhach becomes buanseasmhacha: cairde buanseasmhacha, comhghuaillíochtaí buanseasmhacha.
How do you say very steadfast in Irish?
an-bhuanseasmhach. Too steadfast is róbhuanseasmhach, and as steadfast as is chomh buanseasmhach le.
Does buanseasmhach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Buanseasmhach can mean steadfast or persevering, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'buanseasmhach' different from 'seasmhach'?
'Seasmhach' means steady or stable; 'buanseasmhach' adds 'buan' (lasting), stressing constancy that endures over a long time.
