HeyRuaHow to say “strong” in Irish
- Irish:
- treisiúil
- English:
- strong, intense
- Word type:
- adjective
- Stronger:
- níos treisiúla
- Strongest:
- is treisiúla
- Plural:
- treisiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “TRESH-oo-il” /ˈtʲɾʲɛʃuːlʲ/
What does “treisiúil” mean?
“Treisiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strong
- Having great strength, power or force.Also: powerful, forceful, mighty, vigorous.
“Treisiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is treisiúil after fear (man, masculine), after gaoth (wind, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: gaoth threisiúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear treisiúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, treisiúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir threisiúla; after other plurals it does not: gaotha treisiúla.
Stronger, strongest, very strong
Tá an t-inneall nua níos treisiúla ná an seancheann. The new engine is more powerful than the old one.
| stronger | níos treisiúla | in the past tense: ní ba threisiúla |
|---|---|---|
| strongest | is treisiúla | in the past tense: ba threisiúla |
| as strong as | chomh treisiúil le | no change after chomh |
| very strong | an-treisiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too strong | róthreisiúil | ró- lenites |
“Treisiúil” 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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Strong in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for strong?
The Irish for strong is treisiúil (pronounced “TRESH-oo-il”). It comes after the noun: fear treisiúil, a strong man; gaoth threisiúil, a strong wind.
How do you say stronger and strongest in Irish?
níos treisiúla is stronger and is treisiúla is strongest. In the past tense they become ní ba threisiúla and ba threisiúla.
Why does treisiúil become threisiúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So gaoth threisiúil (a strong wind) but fear treisiúil (a strong man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of treisiúil?
With a plural noun treisiúil becomes treisiúla: fir threisiúla, gaotha treisiúla. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very strong in Irish?
an-treisiúil. Too strong is róthreisiúil, and as strong as is chomh treisiúil le.
Does treisiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Treisiúil can mean strong or intense, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'treisiúil' and 'láidir'?
'Láidir' is the everyday word for strong, while 'treisiúil' is more literary and stresses power or force, as in 'gaoth threisiúil' (a powerful wind).
