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February 08 2010, 18:22 PM
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I'm looking for a good one-word translation of strength or strong for a tattoo. This word holds a lot of different meaning for me, and I'm looking for something that can be applied pretty generally -- strength of will, strength of heart, strength through family, etc. I've come across neart, tréan, and láidir. I know neart is strength and the other two are strong, but what is the difference between them all?
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February 08 2010, 18:41 PM
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Strength: Neart
Strong: Láidir Redwolf ...agus déanfaidh mé do mholadh ar an gcruit a Dhia, a Dhia liom! Salm 43:4
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February 09 2010, 1:39 AM
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Láidir is a broad adjective and covers most of the usual meanings of "strong". As a noun, it can also mean "strong person, strong creature"
Tréan also means "strong" but in a specialized sense (close to what you want) and tends towards "powerful, intense". As a noun, it can also mean "strong man, warrior, champion" and "strength". Neart is a noun only and means "strength, plenty, ability" WARNING: Intermediate speaker - await further opinions, corrections and adjustments before acting on my advice.
Is fearr Gaeilge bhriste ná Béarla cliste, cinnte, ach i bhfad níos fearr aríst Gaeilge bhinn bheo na nGaeltachtaí.  |
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