HeyRuaHow to say “strong” in Irish
- Irish:
- urrúsach
- English:
- strong, confident
- Word type:
- adjective
- Stronger:
- níos urrúsaí
- Strongest:
- is urrúsaí
- Plural:
- urrúsacha
- Pronunciation:
- “UR-roo-sukh” /ˈʊɾˠuːsˠəx/
What does “urrúsach” mean?
“Urrúsach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strong
- Physically strong, sturdy and robust.Also: sturdy, robust, stout.
“Urrúsach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is urrúsach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, urrúsacha.
Stronger, strongest, very strong
Tá sí níos urrúsaí ná a deartháir. She is more confident than her brother.
| stronger | níos urrúsaí | in the past tense: ní b'urrúsaí |
|---|---|---|
| strongest | is urrúsaí | in the past tense: ab urrúsaí |
| as strong as | chomh hurrúsach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very strong | an-urrúsach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too strong | ró-urrúsach | ró- lenites |
“Urrúsach” 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 urrúsach (pronounced “UR-roo-sukh”). It comes after the noun: fear urrúsach, a strong man; bean urrúsach, a strong woman.
How do you say stronger and strongest in Irish?
níos urrúsaí is stronger and is urrúsaí is strongest. In the past tense they become ní b'urrúsaí and ab urrúsaí.
What is the plural of urrúsach?
With a plural noun urrúsach becomes urrúsacha: fir urrúsacha, mná urrúsacha.
How do you say very strong in Irish?
an-urrúsach. Too strong is ró-urrúsach, and as strong as is chomh hurrúsach le.
Does urrúsach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Urrúsach can mean strong or confident, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'urrúsach' different from 'láidir'?
'Láidir' is the everyday word for strong, while 'urrúsach' suggests sturdy strength or a bold, assured manner, as in 'duine urrúsach'.
