HeyRuaHow to say “to adapt” in Irish
- Irish:
- oiriúnaigh
- English:
- to adapt, suit, fit
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- oiriúnú (ag oiriúnú, adapting)
- Verbal adjective:
- oiriúnaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “ER-oo-nee” /ˈɛɾʲuːnˠiː/
What does “oiriúnaigh” mean?
“Oiriúnaigh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to adapt
- To make something suitable for a particular purpose or situation.Also: adjust, tailor, make suitable.
2 other meanings: suit or fit
- 2to suit
- To be suitable or appropriate for someone or something.Also: fit, be suitable for.
- 3to fit
- To make something fit or match in size or shape.Also: match, adjust.
“Oiriúnaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'oiriúnaigh méI adapted | Níor oiriúnaigh méI did not adapt | Ar oiriúnaigh mé?Did I adapt? |
| tú (you) | D'oiriúnaigh túYou adapted | Níor oiriúnaigh túYou did not adapt | Ar oiriúnaigh tú?Did you adapt? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'oiriúnaigh sé / síHe adapted | Níor oiriúnaigh sé / síHe did not adapt | Ar oiriúnaigh sé / sí?Did he adapt? |
| sinn (we) | D'oiriúnaíomarWe adapted | Níor oiriúnaíomarWe did not adapt | Ar oiriúnaíomar?Did we adapt? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'oiriúnaigh sibhYou adapted | Níor oiriúnaigh sibhYou did not adapt | Ar oiriúnaigh sibh?Did you adapt? |
| siad (they) | D'oiriúnaigh siadThey adapted | Níor oiriúnaigh siadThey did not adapt | Ar oiriúnaigh siad?Did they adapt? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Oiriúnaíodh | Níor oiriúnaíodh | Ar oiriúnaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | OiriúnaímI adapt | Ní oiriúnaímI do not adapt | An oiriúnaím?Do I adapt? |
| tú (you) | Oiriúnaíonn túYou adapt | Ní oiriúnaíonn túYou do not adapt | An oiriúnaíonn tú?Do you adapt? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Oiriúnaíonn sé / síHe adapts | Ní oiriúnaíonn sé / síHe does not adapt | An oiriúnaíonn sé / sí?Does he adapt? |
| sinn (we) | OiriúnaímidWe adapt | Ní oiriúnaímidWe do not adapt | An oiriúnaímid?Do we adapt? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Oiriúnaíonn sibhYou adapt | Ní oiriúnaíonn sibhYou do not adapt | An oiriúnaíonn sibh?Do you adapt? |
| siad (they) | Oiriúnaíonn siadThey adapt | Ní oiriúnaíonn siadThey do not adapt | An oiriúnaíonn siad?Do they adapt? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Oiriúnaítear | Ní oiriúnaítear | An oiriúnaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Oiriúnóidh méI will adapt | Ní oiriúnóidh méI will not adapt | An oiriúnóidh mé?Will I adapt? |
| tú (you) | Oiriúnóidh túYou will adapt | Ní oiriúnóidh túYou will not adapt | An oiriúnóidh tú?Will you adapt? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Oiriúnóidh sé / síHe will adapt | Ní oiriúnóidh sé / síHe will not adapt | An oiriúnóidh sé / sí?Will he adapt? |
| sinn (we) | OiriúnóimidWe will adapt | Ní oiriúnóimidWe will not adapt | An oiriúnóimid?Will we adapt? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Oiriúnóidh sibhYou will adapt | Ní oiriúnóidh sibhYou will not adapt | An oiriúnóidh sibh?Will you adapt? |
| siad (they) | Oiriúnóidh siadThey will adapt | Ní oiriúnóidh siadThey will not adapt | An oiriúnóidh siad?Will they adapt? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Oiriúnófar | Ní oiriúnófar | An oiriúnófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'oiriúnóinnI would adapt | Ní oiriúnóinnI would not adapt | An oiriúnóinn?Would I adapt? |
| tú (you) | D'oiriúnófáYou would adapt | Ní oiriúnófáYou would not adapt | An oiriúnófá?Would you adapt? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'oiriúnódh sé / síHe would adapt | Ní oiriúnódh sé / síHe would not adapt | An oiriúnódh sé / sí?Would he adapt? |
| sinn (we) | D'oiriúnóimisWe would adapt | Ní oiriúnóimisWe would not adapt | An oiriúnóimis?Would we adapt? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'oiriúnódh sibhYou would adapt | Ní oiriúnódh sibhYou would not adapt | An oiriúnódh sibh?Would you adapt? |
| siad (they) | D'oiriúnóidísThey would adapt | Ní oiriúnóidísThey would not adapt | An oiriúnóidís?Would they adapt? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'oiriúnófaí | Ní oiriúnófaí | An oiriúnófaí? |
“Oiriúnaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
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To adapt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to adapt?
The Irish for to adapt is oiriúnaigh (pronounced “ER-oo-nee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is oiriúnú.
What is the verbal noun of oiriúnaigh?
The verbal noun of oiriúnaigh is oiriúnú, used after ag for the continuous: ag oiriúnú (adapting). The verbal adjective is oiriúnaithe.
How do you say oiriúnaigh in the past and the future?
Past: D'oiriúnaigh mé; negative Níor oiriúnaigh mé; question Ar oiriúnaigh mé?. Future: Oiriúnóidh mé; negative Ní oiriúnóidh mé; question An oiriúnóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of oiriúnaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'oiriúnóinn (I would adapt); negative Ní oiriúnóinn; question An oiriúnóinn?.
Does oiriúnaigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oiriúnaigh can mean to adapt, to suit or to fit, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'oiriúnaigh' and 'oir'?
'Oir' usually means to suit or be fitting, as in 'oireann sé duit' (it suits you), while 'oiriúnaigh' more often means to adapt or make something suitable, as in 'oiriúnaigh an téacs do pháistí'.
Which preposition goes with 'oiriúnaigh'?
Use 'do' for the purpose or person: 'd'oiriúnaigh sé an teach dá mháthair' (he adapted the house for his mother).
