neart
/ɲarˠs̪t̪/masculine
The English word strength can be translated into Gaelic as neart. Wiktionary also lists lùths and brìgh.
Meaning: quality of being strong (noun)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| neart | /ɲarˠs̪t̪/ /ɲɛrˠs̪t̪/ |
masculine |
| lùths | masculine | |
| brìgh | feminine |
Strength in Gaelic is expressed through different words depending on whether you are referring to physical force, energy or abstract qualities.
Which one should you use?
While neart is the general term for strength, it typically refers to physical strength, force or power. If you wish to describe vigor, energy or stamina, use lùths. For abstract or metaphorical strength, such as dignity, importance or stature, use brìgh.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine forms are lùths and neart, while brìgh is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɲarˠs̪t̪/
Did you know?
- The word brìgh shares an ancient root with the Latin 'gravis' and the English word 'gravity'.
Examples in context
- Tá neart ag na fir seo.These men have strength.
- Tá daltaí againn le cruth agus neart.We have students with shape and strength.
- Bíodh misneach agat!Have strength!
- Tá sí ag dul chun cinn le cruinneas agus misneach.She is progressing with firmness and strength.
- Tha neart an t-srutha mòr.The current has great strength.
Example conversation
Catriona and Finlay are talking about exercise at the gym.
- CatrionaA bheil thu ag iarraidh barrachd neart?Do you want more strength?
- FinlayTha, tha mi ag obrach gu cruaidh.Yes, I am working hard.
- CatrionaTha thu a' coimhead làidir a-nis.You are looking strong now.
- FinlayTapadh leat, a Chatriona.Thank you, Catriona.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “strength” translations and entries neart, lùths, brìgh, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brìgh, lùths, neart, CC BY-SA 4.0.
