HeyRuaHow to say “steady” in Irish
- Irish:
- seasmhach
- English:
- steady, steadfast, lasting
- Word type:
- adjective
- Steadier:
- níos seasmhaí
- Steadiest:
- is seasmhaí
- Plural:
- seasmhacha
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAS-vukh” /ˈʃasˠwəx/
What does “seasmhach” mean?
“Seasmhach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- steady
- Firm and stable, not shaking or changing much.Also: stable, firm, constant.
2 other meanings: steadfast or lasting
“Seasmhach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is seasmhach after post (job, masculine), after aimsir (weather, 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: aimsir sheasmhach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: post seasmhach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, seasmhacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: poist sheasmhacha; after other plurals it does not: aimsirí seasmhacha.
Steadier, steadiest, very steady
Tá an t-ardán seo níos seasmhaí ná an ceann eile. This platform is steadier than the other one.
| steadier | níos seasmhaí | in the past tense: ní ba sheasmhaí |
|---|---|---|
| steadiest | is seasmhaí | in the past tense: ba sheasmhaí |
| as steady as | chomh seasmhach le | no change after chomh |
| very steady | an-seasmhach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too steady | rósheasmhach | ró- lenites |
“Seasmhach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Steady in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for steady?
The Irish for steady is seasmhach (pronounced “SHAS-vukh”). It comes after the noun: post seasmhach, a steady job; aimsir sheasmhach, steady weather.
How do you say steadier and steadiest in Irish?
níos seasmhaí is steadier and is seasmhaí is steadiest. In the past tense they become ní ba sheasmhaí and ba sheasmhaí.
Why does seasmhach become sheasmhach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So aimsir sheasmhach (steady weather) but post seasmhach (a steady job), because post is masculine.
What is the plural of seasmhach?
With a plural noun seasmhach becomes seasmhacha: poist sheasmhacha, aimsirí seasmhacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very steady in Irish?
an-seasmhach. Too steady is rósheasmhach, and as steady as is chomh seasmhach le.
Does seasmhach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seasmhach can mean steady, steadfast or lasting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between seasmhach and buan?
Seasmhach means steady or steadfast, stable and not wavering, while buan means permanent or long-lasting, as in post buan, a permanent job.
What is the related noun?
The noun is seasmhacht, meaning stability or steadfastness, from the verb seas, to stand.
