diongbháilte
The English word steadfast can be translated into Irish as diongbháilte or buanseasmhach.
Meaning: firmly loyal or constant, unswerving (adj)
Ways to say it
| Irish |
|---|
| diongbháilte |
| buanseasmhach |
diongbháilte is typically used to describe a person's character, loyalty or a commitment that is reliable and unwavering.
What does it mean word for word?
The word buanseasmhach is composed of buan (enduring/lasting) and seasmhach (firm/stable).
Which one should you use?
buanseasmhach means enduringly firm/stable.
Did you know?
- In Irish, describing a person as diongbháilte evokes a sense of being a 'refuge' or 'shield' for others. It suggests that their loyalty provides a safe space or protection for those they are loyal to.
- While 'steadfast' in English often describes a mindset, the root seasmhach connects the concept to the physical act of standing. To be steadfast in Irish is to maintain a physical posture of stability.
- The word buan in buanseasmhach is also used for 'permanent' residency. This links the emotional trait of being steadfast to the legal and structural reality of staying in one place permanently.
Example sentences for Irish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Conor and Siobhán are talking about a reliable friend.
- ConorAn bhfuil an fear sin diongbháilte?Is that man steadfast?
- SiobhánTá, tá sé an-diongbháilte.Yes, he is very steadfast.
- ConorIs dea-scéal é sin, a Siobhán.That is good news, Siobhán.
- SiobhánIs féidir leat leaningt air.You can rely on him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “steadfast” translations and entries diongbháilte, buanseasmhach, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
