HeyRuaHow to say “to strengthen” in Irish
- Irish:
- neartaigh
- English:
- to strengthen, grow stronger, confirm
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- neartú (ag neartú, strengthening)
- Verbal adjective:
- neartaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAR-tee” /ˈnʲaɾˠt̪ˠə/
What does “neartaigh” mean?
“Neartaigh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to strengthen
- To make something or someone stronger or more secure.Also: reinforce, fortify, build up, consolidate.
“Neartaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Neartaigh méI strengthened | Níor neartaigh méI did not strengthen | Ar neartaigh mé?Did I strengthen? |
| tú (you) | Neartaigh túYou strengthened | Níor neartaigh túYou did not strengthen | Ar neartaigh tú?Did you strengthen? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Neartaigh sé / síHe strengthened | Níor neartaigh sé / síHe did not strengthen | Ar neartaigh sé / sí?Did he strengthen? |
| sinn (we) | NeartaíomarWe strengthened | Níor neartaíomarWe did not strengthen | Ar neartaíomar?Did we strengthen? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Neartaigh sibhYou strengthened | Níor neartaigh sibhYou did not strengthen | Ar neartaigh sibh?Did you strengthen? |
| siad (they) | Neartaigh siadThey strengthened | Níor neartaigh siadThey did not strengthen | Ar neartaigh siad?Did they strengthen? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Neartaíodh | Níor neartaíodh | Ar neartaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | NeartaímI strengthen | Ní neartaímI do not strengthen | An neartaím?Do I strengthen? |
| tú (you) | Neartaíonn túYou strengthen | Ní neartaíonn túYou do not strengthen | An neartaíonn tú?Do you strengthen? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Neartaíonn sé / síHe strengthens | Ní neartaíonn sé / síHe does not strengthen | An neartaíonn sé / sí?Does he strengthen? |
| sinn (we) | NeartaímidWe strengthen | Ní neartaímidWe do not strengthen | An neartaímid?Do we strengthen? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Neartaíonn sibhYou strengthen | Ní neartaíonn sibhYou do not strengthen | An neartaíonn sibh?Do you strengthen? |
| siad (they) | Neartaíonn siadThey strengthen | Ní neartaíonn siadThey do not strengthen | An neartaíonn siad?Do they strengthen? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Neartaítear | Ní neartaítear | An neartaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Neartóidh méI will strengthen | Ní neartóidh méI will not strengthen | An neartóidh mé?Will I strengthen? |
| tú (you) | Neartóidh túYou will strengthen | Ní neartóidh túYou will not strengthen | An neartóidh tú?Will you strengthen? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Neartóidh sé / síHe will strengthen | Ní neartóidh sé / síHe will not strengthen | An neartóidh sé / sí?Will he strengthen? |
| sinn (we) | NeartóimidWe will strengthen | Ní neartóimidWe will not strengthen | An neartóimid?Will we strengthen? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Neartóidh sibhYou will strengthen | Ní neartóidh sibhYou will not strengthen | An neartóidh sibh?Will you strengthen? |
| siad (they) | Neartóidh siadThey will strengthen | Ní neartóidh siadThey will not strengthen | An neartóidh siad?Will they strengthen? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Neartófar | Ní neartófar | An neartófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | NeartóinnI would strengthen | Ní neartóinnI would not strengthen | An neartóinn?Would I strengthen? |
| tú (you) | NeartófáYou would strengthen | Ní neartófáYou would not strengthen | An neartófá?Would you strengthen? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Neartódh sé / síHe would strengthen | Ní neartódh sé / síHe would not strengthen | An neartódh sé / sí?Would he strengthen? |
| sinn (we) | NeartóimisWe would strengthen | Ní neartóimisWe would not strengthen | An neartóimis?Would we strengthen? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Neartódh sibhYou would strengthen | Ní neartódh sibhYou would not strengthen | An neartódh sibh?Would you strengthen? |
| siad (they) | NeartóidísThey would strengthen | Ní neartóidísThey would not strengthen | An neartóidís?Would they strengthen? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Neartófaí | Ní neartófaí | An neartófaí? |
“Neartaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Neartaigh an aclaíocht a cosa go mór.
The exercise greatly strengthened her legs.
Neartaíonn an bainne na cnámha.
Milk strengthens the bones.
Neartóidh an comhaontú an caidreamh idir an dá thír.
The agreement will strengthen relations between the two countries.
Neartódh níos mó traenála an fhoireann.
More training would strengthen the team.
Níor neartaigh an ghaoth go dtí an oíche.
The wind didn't strengthen until night.
Ar neartaigh siad an droichead tar éis na stoirme?
Did they strengthen the bridge after the storm?
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To strengthen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to strengthen?
The Irish for to strengthen is neartaigh (pronounced “NYAR-tee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is neartú.
What is the verbal noun of neartaigh?
The verbal noun of neartaigh is neartú, used after ag for the continuous: ag neartú (strengthening). The verbal adjective is neartaithe.
How do you say neartaigh in the past and the future?
Past: Neartaigh mé; negative Níor neartaigh mé; question Ar neartaigh mé?. Future: Neartóidh mé; negative Ní neartóidh mé; question An neartóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of neartaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Neartóinn (I would strengthen); negative Ní neartóinn; question An neartóinn?.
Does neartaigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neartaigh can mean to strengthen, to grow stronger or to confirm, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'neartaigh' and 'treisigh'?
Both mean to strengthen; 'neartaigh' is the more general word, while 'treisigh' often means to reinforce or boost. 'Lagaigh' (weaken) is the opposite of both.
