HeyRuaHow to say “to adopt” in Irish
- Irish:
- uchtaigh
- English:
- to adopt
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- uchtú (ag uchtú, adopting)
- Verbal adjective:
- uchtaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “UKH-tee” /ʊxt̪ˠiː/
What does “uchtaigh” mean?
“Uchtaigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to adopt
- To legally take another person's child into your family and raise it as your own.Also: adopt a child, take in as a son or daughter.
1 other meaning:
- 2to adopt
- To formally accept and take on a proposal, policy or plan.Also: accept, take on, embrace.
Other Irish verbs for to adopt: uchtáil (adopt)
“Uchtaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'uchtaigh méI adopted | Níor uchtaigh méI did not adopt | Ar uchtaigh mé?Did I adopt? |
| tú (you) | D'uchtaigh túYou adopted | Níor uchtaigh túYou did not adopt | Ar uchtaigh tú?Did you adopt? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'uchtaigh sé / síHe adopted | Níor uchtaigh sé / síHe did not adopt | Ar uchtaigh sé / sí?Did he adopt? |
| sinn (we) | D'uchtaíomarWe adopted | Níor uchtaíomarWe did not adopt | Ar uchtaíomar?Did we adopt? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'uchtaigh sibhYou adopted | Níor uchtaigh sibhYou did not adopt | Ar uchtaigh sibh?Did you adopt? |
| siad (they) | D'uchtaigh siadThey adopted | Níor uchtaigh siadThey did not adopt | Ar uchtaigh siad?Did they adopt? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Uchtaíodh | Níor uchtaíodh | Ar uchtaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | UchtaímI adopt | Ní uchtaímI do not adopt | An uchtaím?Do I adopt? |
| tú (you) | Uchtaíonn túYou adopt | Ní uchtaíonn túYou do not adopt | An uchtaíonn tú?Do you adopt? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Uchtaíonn sé / síHe adopts | Ní uchtaíonn sé / síHe does not adopt | An uchtaíonn sé / sí?Does he adopt? |
| sinn (we) | UchtaímidWe adopt | Ní uchtaímidWe do not adopt | An uchtaímid?Do we adopt? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Uchtaíonn sibhYou adopt | Ní uchtaíonn sibhYou do not adopt | An uchtaíonn sibh?Do you adopt? |
| siad (they) | Uchtaíonn siadThey adopt | Ní uchtaíonn siadThey do not adopt | An uchtaíonn siad?Do they adopt? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Uchtaítear | Ní uchtaítear | An uchtaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Uchtóidh méI will adopt | Ní uchtóidh méI will not adopt | An uchtóidh mé?Will I adopt? |
| tú (you) | Uchtóidh túYou will adopt | Ní uchtóidh túYou will not adopt | An uchtóidh tú?Will you adopt? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Uchtóidh sé / síHe will adopt | Ní uchtóidh sé / síHe will not adopt | An uchtóidh sé / sí?Will he adopt? |
| sinn (we) | UchtóimidWe will adopt | Ní uchtóimidWe will not adopt | An uchtóimid?Will we adopt? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Uchtóidh sibhYou will adopt | Ní uchtóidh sibhYou will not adopt | An uchtóidh sibh?Will you adopt? |
| siad (they) | Uchtóidh siadThey will adopt | Ní uchtóidh siadThey will not adopt | An uchtóidh siad?Will they adopt? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Uchtófar | Ní uchtófar | An uchtófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'uchtóinnI would adopt | Ní uchtóinnI would not adopt | An uchtóinn?Would I adopt? |
| tú (you) | D'uchtófáYou would adopt | Ní uchtófáYou would not adopt | An uchtófá?Would you adopt? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'uchtódh sé / síHe would adopt | Ní uchtódh sé / síHe would not adopt | An uchtódh sé / sí?Would he adopt? |
| sinn (we) | D'uchtóimisWe would adopt | Ní uchtóimisWe would not adopt | An uchtóimis?Would we adopt? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'uchtódh sibhYou would adopt | Ní uchtódh sibhYou would not adopt | An uchtódh sibh?Would you adopt? |
| siad (they) | D'uchtóidísThey would adopt | Ní uchtóidísThey would not adopt | An uchtóidís?Would they adopt? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'uchtófaí | Ní uchtófaí | An uchtófaí? |
“Uchtaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'uchtaigh siad cailín beag ón tSín.
They adopted a little girl from China.
Uchtaíonn go leor teaghlach páistí gach bliain.
Many families adopt children every year.
Uchtóimid leanbh an bhliain seo chugainn.
We will adopt a child next year.
D'uchtódh sí páiste dá mbeadh an deis aici.
She would adopt a child if she had the chance.
Níor uchtaigh an coiste an moladh sin.
The committee did not adopt that proposal.
Ar uchtaíodh thú nuair a bhí tú óg?
Were you adopted when you were young?
Other verbs in Irish
More everyday Irish verbs to learn next.
To adopt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to adopt?
The Irish for to adopt is uchtaigh (pronounced “UKH-tee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is uchtú.
What is the verbal noun of uchtaigh?
The verbal noun of uchtaigh is uchtú, used after ag for the continuous: ag uchtú (adopting). The verbal adjective is uchtaithe.
How do you say uchtaigh in the past and the future?
Past: D'uchtaigh mé; negative Níor uchtaigh mé; question Ar uchtaigh mé?. Future: Uchtóidh mé; negative Ní uchtóidh mé; question An uchtóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of uchtaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'uchtóinn (I would adopt); negative Ní uchtóinn; question An uchtóinn?.
What is the difference between 'uchtaigh' and 'altramaigh'?
'Uchtaigh' means to adopt a child permanently and legally, while 'altramaigh' means to foster a child. A foster child is 'leanbh altrama'.
How do I say 'I was adopted'?
Use the autonomous past: 'Uchtaíodh mé'. The noun for adoption is 'uchtú'.
