HeyRuaHow to say “strong” in Irish
- Irish:
- urrúnta
- English:
- strong, stout, bold
- Word type:
- adjective
- Stronger:
- níos urrúnta
- Strongest:
- is urrúnta
- Pronunciation:
- “UR-roon-ta” /ˈʊɾˠuːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “urrúnta” mean?
“Urrúnta” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strong
- Physically strong, sturdy and well built.Also: sturdy, robust, stalwart, hefty.
2 other meanings: stout or bold
“Urrúnta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is urrúnta after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, urrúnta.
Stronger, strongest, very strong
Tá Seán níos urrúnta ná a dheartháir. Seán is sturdier than his brother.
| stronger | níos urrúnta | in the past tense: ní b'urrúnta |
|---|---|---|
| strongest | is urrúnta | in the past tense: ab urrúnta |
| as strong as | chomh hurrúnta le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very strong | an-urrúnta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too strong | ró-urrúnta | ró- lenites |
“Urrúnta” 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 urrúnta (pronounced “UR-roon-ta”). It comes after the noun: fear urrúnta, a strong man; bean urrúnta, a strong woman.
How do you say stronger and strongest in Irish?
níos urrúnta is stronger and is urrúnta is strongest. In the past tense they become ní b'urrúnta and ab urrúnta.
How do you say very strong in Irish?
an-urrúnta. Too strong is ró-urrúnta, and as strong as is chomh hurrúnta le.
Does urrúnta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Urrúnta can mean strong, stout or bold, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between urrúnta and láidir?
Láidir is the everyday word for strong, while urrúnta suggests a sturdy, robust build, as in fear urrúnta, a strapping man.
