HeyRuaHow to say “strong” in Irish
- Irish:
- neartmhar
- English:
- strong, powerful
- Word type:
- adjective
- Stronger:
- níos neartmhaire
- Strongest:
- is neartmhaire
- Plural:
- neartmhara
- Pronunciation:
- “NYART-voor” /ɲaɾˠt̪ˠwəɾˠ/
What does “neartmhar” mean?
“Neartmhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strong
- Having a lot of physical strength or force.Also: vigorous, sturdy, forceful.
“Neartmhar” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neartmhar after fear (man, masculine), after gaoth (wind, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neartmhara.
Stronger, strongest, very strong
| stronger | níos neartmhaire | in the past tense: ní ba neartmhaire |
|---|---|---|
| strongest | is neartmhaire | in the past tense: ba neartmhaire |
| as strong as | chomh neartmhar le | no change after chomh |
| very strong | an-neartmhar | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too strong | róneartmhar | ró- lenites |
“Neartmhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Strong in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for strong?
The Irish for strong is neartmhar (pronounced “NYART-voor”). It comes after the noun: fear neartmhar, a strong man; gaoth neartmhar, a strong wind.
How do you say stronger and strongest in Irish?
níos neartmhaire is stronger and is neartmhaire is strongest. In the past tense they become ní ba neartmhaire and ba neartmhaire.
What is the plural of neartmhar?
With a plural noun neartmhar becomes neartmhara: fir neartmhara, gaotha neartmhara.
How do you say very strong in Irish?
an-neartmhar. Too strong is róneartmhar, and as strong as is chomh neartmhar le.
Does neartmhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neartmhar can mean strong or powerful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between neartmhar and láidir?
Láidir is the everyday word for strong, while neartmhar is less common and often sounds more literary or emphatic, suggesting vigour or might.
