HeyRuaHow to say “to amplify” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimpligh
- English:
- to amplify
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- aimpliú (ag aimpliú, amplifying)
- Verbal adjective:
- aimplithe
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-plee” /ˈamʲpʲlʲiː/
What does “aimpligh” mean?
- to amplify
- To make a sound or electrical signal stronger or louder, especially with electronic equipment.Also: boost, make louder, strengthen a signal.
“Aimpligh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'aimpligh méI amplified | Níor aimpligh méI did not amplify | Ar aimpligh mé?Did I amplify? |
| tú (you) | D'aimpligh túYou amplified | Níor aimpligh túYou did not amplify | Ar aimpligh tú?Did you amplify? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'aimpligh sé / síHe amplified | Níor aimpligh sé / síHe did not amplify | Ar aimpligh sé / sí?Did he amplify? |
| sinn (we) | D'aimplíomarWe amplified | Níor aimplíomarWe did not amplify | Ar aimplíomar?Did we amplify? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'aimpligh sibhYou amplified | Níor aimpligh sibhYou did not amplify | Ar aimpligh sibh?Did you amplify? |
| siad (they) | D'aimpligh siadThey amplified | Níor aimpligh siadThey did not amplify | Ar aimpligh siad?Did they amplify? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Aimplíodh | Níor aimplíodh | Ar aimplíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | AimplímI amplify | Ní aimplímI do not amplify | An aimplím?Do I amplify? |
| tú (you) | Aimplíonn túYou amplify | Ní aimplíonn túYou do not amplify | An aimplíonn tú?Do you amplify? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Aimplíonn sé / síHe amplifies | Ní aimplíonn sé / síHe does not amplify | An aimplíonn sé / sí?Does he amplify? |
| sinn (we) | AimplímidWe amplify | Ní aimplímidWe do not amplify | An aimplímid?Do we amplify? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Aimplíonn sibhYou amplify | Ní aimplíonn sibhYou do not amplify | An aimplíonn sibh?Do you amplify? |
| siad (they) | Aimplíonn siadThey amplify | Ní aimplíonn siadThey do not amplify | An aimplíonn siad?Do they amplify? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Aimplítear | Ní aimplítear | An aimplítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Aimpleoidh méI will amplify | Ní aimpleoidh méI will not amplify | An aimpleoidh mé?Will I amplify? |
| tú (you) | Aimpleoidh túYou will amplify | Ní aimpleoidh túYou will not amplify | An aimpleoidh tú?Will you amplify? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Aimpleoidh sé / síHe will amplify | Ní aimpleoidh sé / síHe will not amplify | An aimpleoidh sé / sí?Will he amplify? |
| sinn (we) | AimpleoimidWe will amplify | Ní aimpleoimidWe will not amplify | An aimpleoimid?Will we amplify? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Aimpleoidh sibhYou will amplify | Ní aimpleoidh sibhYou will not amplify | An aimpleoidh sibh?Will you amplify? |
| siad (they) | Aimpleoidh siadThey will amplify | Ní aimpleoidh siadThey will not amplify | An aimpleoidh siad?Will they amplify? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Aimpleofar | Ní aimpleofar | An aimpleofar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'aimpleoinnI would amplify | Ní aimpleoinnI would not amplify | An aimpleoinn?Would I amplify? |
| tú (you) | D'aimpleofáYou would amplify | Ní aimpleofáYou would not amplify | An aimpleofá?Would you amplify? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'aimpleodh sé / síHe would amplify | Ní aimpleodh sé / síHe would not amplify | An aimpleodh sé / sí?Would he amplify? |
| sinn (we) | D'aimpleoimisWe would amplify | Ní aimpleoimisWe would not amplify | An aimpleoimis?Would we amplify? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'aimpleodh sibhYou would amplify | Ní aimpleodh sibhYou would not amplify | An aimpleodh sibh?Would you amplify? |
| siad (they) | D'aimpleoidísThey would amplify | Ní aimpleoidísThey would not amplify | An aimpleoidís?Would they amplify? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'aimpleofaí | Ní aimpleofaí | An aimpleofaí? |
“Aimpligh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'aimpligh an t-innealtóir an comhartha raidió.
The engineer amplified the radio signal.
Aimplíonn an gléas seo fuaim an ghiotáir.
This device amplifies the sound of the guitar.
Aimpleoidh na callairí an ceol sa halla.
The speakers will amplify the music in the hall.
D'aimpleodh an trealamh nua an guth níos fearr.
The new equipment would amplify the voice better.
Níor aimpligh an micreafón a guth i gceart.
The microphone didn't amplify her voice properly.
Ar aimpligh siad an comhartha roimh an gcraoladh?
Did they amplify the signal before the broadcast?
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To amplify in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to amplify?
The Irish for to amplify is aimpligh (pronounced “AM-plee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is aimpliú.
What is the verbal noun of aimpligh?
The verbal noun of aimpligh is aimpliú, used after ag for the continuous: ag aimpliú (amplifying). The verbal adjective is aimplithe.
How do you say aimpligh in the past and the future?
Past: D'aimpligh mé; negative Níor aimpligh mé; question Ar aimpligh mé?. Future: Aimpleoidh mé; negative Ní aimpleoidh mé; question An aimpleoidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of aimpligh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'aimpleoinn (I would amplify); negative Ní aimpleoinn; question An aimpleoinn?.
What is an amplifier in Irish?
An amplifier is 'aimplitheoir', from the same root as 'aimpligh'.
Should I use 'aimpligh' or 'méadaigh' for making something bigger?
'Aimpligh' is technical, mainly for sound and signals; for general increasing use 'méadaigh', as in 'mhéadaigh siad an praghas'.
