HeyRuaHow to say “strong” in Irish
- Irish:
- láidir
- English:
- strong, strong (of drink, flavour), firm
- Word type:
- adjective
- Stronger:
- níos láidre
- Strongest:
- is láidre
- Plural:
- láidre
- Pronunciation:
- “LAW-jir” /ˈl̪ˠɑːdʲəɾʲ/
What does “láidir” mean?
“Láidir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strong
- Having great physical power or force.Also: powerful, mighty, sturdy.
2 other meanings: strong (of drink, flavour) or firm
- 2strong (of drink, flavour)
- Having a lot of flavour or a high concentration, as of tea or alcohol.Also: strong, concentrated, potent.
- 3firm
- Firm, solid or forceful, as of a belief, argument or wind.Also: forceful, solid, robust.
Other Irish adjectives for strong: tréan (strong), urrúnta (strong), neartmhar (strong)
“Láidir” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is láidir 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, láidre.
Stronger, strongest, very strong
Tá Seán níos láidre ná a dheartháir. Seán is stronger than his brother.
| stronger | níos láidre | in the past tense: ní ba láidre |
|---|---|---|
| strongest | is láidre | in the past tense: ba láidre |
| as strong as | chomh láidir le | no change after chomh |
| very strong | an-láidir | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too strong | róláidir | ró- lenites |
“Láidir” 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 láidir (pronounced “LAW-jir”). It comes after the noun: fear láidir, a strong man; gaoth láidir, a strong wind.
How do you say stronger and strongest in Irish?
níos láidre is stronger and is láidre is strongest. In the past tense they become ní ba láidre and ba láidre.
What is the plural of láidir?
With a plural noun láidir becomes láidre: fir láidre, gaotha láidre.
How do you say very strong in Irish?
an-láidir. Too strong is róláidir, and as strong as is chomh láidir le.
Does láidir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Láidir can mean strong, strong (of drink, flavour) or firm, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What does 'deoch láidir' mean?
'Deoch láidir' means alcoholic drink, as in 'Ní ólann sé deoch láidir', he doesn't drink alcohol.
What is the opposite of 'láidir'?
The usual opposite is 'lag', weak, as in 'tae lag', weak tea.
