HeyRuaHow to say “strapping” in Irish
- Irish:
- scafánta
- English:
- strapping, vigorous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More strapping:
- níos scafánta
- Most strapping:
- is scafánta
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAF-awn-ta” /ˈskafˠaːnˠt̪ˠə/
What does “scafánta” mean?
“Scafánta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strapping
- Describes a person who is big, strong and healthy-looking, especially a young man.Also: sturdy, well-built, robust, hefty.
1 other meaning: vigorous
- 2vigorous
- Full of energy and strength.Also: energetic, lusty, hearty.
“Scafánta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is scafánta after fear (man, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, scafánta.
More strapping, most strapping, very strapping
Tá Seán níos scafánta ná a dheartháir. Seán is bigger and stronger than his brother.
| more strapping | níos scafánta | in the past tense: ní ba scafánta |
|---|---|---|
| most strapping | is scafánta | in the past tense: ba scafánta |
| as strapping as | chomh scafánta le | no change after chomh |
| very strapping | an-scafánta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too strapping | róscafánta | ró- lenites |
“Scafánta” 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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Strapping in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for strapping?
The Irish for strapping is scafánta (pronounced “SKAF-awn-ta”). It comes after the noun: fear scafánta, a strapping man; girseach scafánta, a strapping girl.
How do you say more strapping and most strapping in Irish?
níos scafánta is more strapping and is scafánta is most strapping. In the past tense they become ní ba scafánta and ba scafánta.
How do you say very strapping in Irish?
an-scafánta. Too strapping is róscafánta, and as strapping as is chomh scafánta le.
Does scafánta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scafánta can mean strapping or vigorous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'scafánta' different from 'láidir'?
'Láidir' simply means strong, while 'scafánta' describes someone who is big, well-built and vigorous, as in 'fear óg scafánta', a strapping young man.
