HeyRuaHow to say “to strengthen” in Irish
- Irish:
- láidrigh
- English:
- to strengthen, grow stronger
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- láidriú (ag láidriú, strengthening)
- Verbal adjective:
- láidrithe
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWD-ree” /ˈl̪ˠaːdʲɾʲiː/
What does “láidrigh” mean?
“Láidrigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to strengthen
- To make something or someone stronger.Also: make stronger, reinforce, fortify.
“Láidrigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Láidrigh méI strengthened | Níor láidrigh méI did not strengthen | Ar láidrigh mé?Did I strengthen? |
| tú (you) | Láidrigh túYou strengthened | Níor láidrigh túYou did not strengthen | Ar láidrigh tú?Did you strengthen? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Láidrigh sé / síHe strengthened | Níor láidrigh sé / síHe did not strengthen | Ar láidrigh sé / sí?Did he strengthen? |
| sinn (we) | LáidríomarWe strengthened | Níor láidríomarWe did not strengthen | Ar láidríomar?Did we strengthen? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Láidrigh sibhYou strengthened | Níor láidrigh sibhYou did not strengthen | Ar láidrigh sibh?Did you strengthen? |
| siad (they) | Láidrigh siadThey strengthened | Níor láidrigh siadThey did not strengthen | Ar láidrigh siad?Did they strengthen? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Láidríodh | Níor láidríodh | Ar láidríodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | LáidrímI strengthen | Ní láidrímI do not strengthen | An láidrím?Do I strengthen? |
| tú (you) | Láidríonn túYou strengthen | Ní láidríonn túYou do not strengthen | An láidríonn tú?Do you strengthen? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Láidríonn sé / síHe strengthens | Ní láidríonn sé / síHe does not strengthen | An láidríonn sé / sí?Does he strengthen? |
| sinn (we) | LáidrímidWe strengthen | Ní láidrímidWe do not strengthen | An láidrímid?Do we strengthen? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Láidríonn sibhYou strengthen | Ní láidríonn sibhYou do not strengthen | An láidríonn sibh?Do you strengthen? |
| siad (they) | Láidríonn siadThey strengthen | Ní láidríonn siadThey do not strengthen | An láidríonn siad?Do they strengthen? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Láidrítear | Ní láidrítear | An láidrítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Láidreoidh méI will strengthen | Ní láidreoidh méI will not strengthen | An láidreoidh mé?Will I strengthen? |
| tú (you) | Láidreoidh túYou will strengthen | Ní láidreoidh túYou will not strengthen | An láidreoidh tú?Will you strengthen? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Láidreoidh sé / síHe will strengthen | Ní láidreoidh sé / síHe will not strengthen | An láidreoidh sé / sí?Will he strengthen? |
| sinn (we) | LáidreoimidWe will strengthen | Ní láidreoimidWe will not strengthen | An láidreoimid?Will we strengthen? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Láidreoidh sibhYou will strengthen | Ní láidreoidh sibhYou will not strengthen | An láidreoidh sibh?Will you strengthen? |
| siad (they) | Láidreoidh siadThey will strengthen | Ní láidreoidh siadThey will not strengthen | An láidreoidh siad?Will they strengthen? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Láidreofar | Ní láidreofar | An láidreofar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | LáidreoinnI would strengthen | Ní láidreoinnI would not strengthen | An láidreoinn?Would I strengthen? |
| tú (you) | LáidreofáYou would strengthen | Ní láidreofáYou would not strengthen | An láidreofá?Would you strengthen? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Láidreodh sé / síHe would strengthen | Ní láidreodh sé / síHe would not strengthen | An láidreodh sé / sí?Would he strengthen? |
| sinn (we) | LáidreoimisWe would strengthen | Ní láidreoimisWe would not strengthen | An láidreoimis?Would we strengthen? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Láidreodh sibhYou would strengthen | Ní láidreodh sibhYou would not strengthen | An láidreodh sibh?Would you strengthen? |
| siad (they) | LáidreoidísThey would strengthen | Ní láidreoidísThey would not strengthen | An láidreoidís?Would they strengthen? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Láidreofaí | Ní láidreofaí | An láidreofaí? |
“Láidrigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Láidrigh an traenáil a cuid matán.
The training strengthened her muscles.
Láidríonn aclaíocht rialta an croí.
Regular exercise strengthens the heart.
Láidreoidh an dlí nua cearta oibrithe.
The new law will strengthen workers' rights.
Láidreodh balla nua an teach.
A new wall would strengthen the house.
Níor láidrigh an ghaoth go dtí an oíche.
The wind didn't strengthen until the night.
Ar láidrigh an cairdeas eatarthu?
Did the friendship between them grow stronger?
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To strengthen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to strengthen?
The Irish for to strengthen is láidrigh (pronounced “LAWD-ree”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is láidriú.
What is the verbal noun of láidrigh?
The verbal noun of láidrigh is láidriú, used after ag for the continuous: ag láidriú (strengthening). The verbal adjective is láidrithe.
How do you say láidrigh in the past and the future?
Past: Láidrigh mé; negative Níor láidrigh mé; question Ar láidrigh mé?. Future: Láidreoidh mé; negative Ní láidreoidh mé; question An láidreoidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of láidrigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Láidreoinn (I would strengthen); negative Ní láidreoinn; question An láidreoinn?.
Does láidrigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Láidrigh can mean to strengthen or to grow stronger, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'láidrigh' and 'neartaigh'?
Both mean to strengthen; 'neartaigh' is very common, while 'láidrigh' is linked to 'láidir' and is often used of physical strength or growing stronger.
