HeyRuaHow to say “strengthening” in Irish
- Irish:
- neartaitheach
- English:
- strengthening, tonic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More strengthening:
- níos neartaithí
- Most strengthening:
- is neartaithí
- Plural:
- neartaitheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NAR-ta-hah” /ˈnʲaɾˠt̪ˠəhəx/
What does “neartaitheach” mean?
“Neartaitheach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strengthening
- Making something or someone stronger or more robust.Also: fortifying, reinforcing, invigorating.
1 other meaning: tonic
- 2tonic
- Giving strength and energy to the body, like a tonic.Also: restorative, bracing.
“Neartaitheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neartaitheach after leigheas (cure, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neartaitheacha.
More strengthening, most strengthening, very strengthening
Tá an bia seo níos neartaithí ná an ceann eile. This food is more strengthening than the other one.
| more strengthening | níos neartaithí | in the past tense: ní ba neartaithí |
|---|---|---|
| most strengthening | is neartaithí | in the past tense: ba neartaithí |
| as strengthening as | chomh neartaitheach le | no change after chomh |
| very strengthening | an-neartaitheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too strengthening | róneartaitheach | ró- lenites |
“Neartaitheach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Strengthening in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for strengthening?
The Irish for strengthening is neartaitheach (pronounced “NAR-ta-hah”). It comes after the noun: leigheas neartaitheach, a strengthening cure; bean neartaitheach, a strengthening woman.
How do you say more strengthening and most strengthening in Irish?
níos neartaithí is more strengthening and is neartaithí is most strengthening. In the past tense they become ní ba neartaithí and ba neartaithí.
What is the plural of neartaitheach?
With a plural noun neartaitheach becomes neartaitheacha: leigheasanna neartaitheacha, mná neartaitheacha.
How do you say very strengthening in Irish?
an-neartaitheach. Too strengthening is róneartaitheach, and as strengthening as is chomh neartaitheach le.
Does neartaitheach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neartaitheach can mean strengthening or tonic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'neartaitheach' and 'láidir'?
'Láidir' means strong, while 'neartaitheach' means strengthening, something that makes you strong, as in 'bia neartaitheach'.
