seasta
The Irish word for steady is seasta.
seasta is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is constant in purpose or action.
Meaning: constant in purpose or action (adj)
Did you know?
- In Irish, the concept of being 'steady' in character is often expressed through the idea of being 'fixed' in place, as if one's personality were a rooted landmark.
- If you are describing a 'steady' hand, the Irish language often prefers to use a phrase involving 'strong' or 'firm' rather than the direct translation of 'steady'.
- The word seasta can sometimes imply a certain stubbornness, as being 'fixed' in one's purpose can be seen as being unyielding.
Example conversation
Niamh and Conor are discussing a difficult project.
- NiamhAn bhfuil tú seasta faoi an plean seo, a Chonaire?Are you steady about this plan, Conor?
- ConorTá mé, Niamh. Ní athraóidh mé mo thuras.I am, Niamh. I will not change my course.
- NiamhSin an rud is fearr le a dhéanamh.That is the best thing to do.
- ConorBeidh muidse seasta go dtí an críoch.I will be steady until the end.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry seasta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
