Irish Word of the Day
láidir
/LAH-djir/ • adjective — 18th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: strong; powerful; sturdy
Examples
- Tá an fear sin an-láidir.
(That man is very strong.) - Tá an bord láidir go leor.
(The table is strong enough.) - Caithfidh tú a bheith láidir i gcúinsí deacra.
(You have to be strong in difficult circumstances.)
Synonyms
- tréan
- marthanach
- cumhachtach
Antonyms
- lag
- leochaileach
This word is commonly used to describe people, objects, arguments, winds, or feelings that have strength or are hard to break or defeat.
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