HeyRuaHow to say “to approximate” in Irish
- Irish:
- neasaigh
- English:
- to approximate
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- neasú (ag neasú, approximating)
- Verbal adjective:
- neasaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAS-ee” /ˈnʲasˠiː/
What does “neasaigh” mean?
- to approximate
- To work out a value that is close to, but not exactly, the true figure, especially in mathematics.Also: estimate, round, round off.
“Neasaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Neasaigh méI approximated | Níor neasaigh méI did not approximate | Ar neasaigh mé?Did I approximate? |
| tú (you) | Neasaigh túYou approximated | Níor neasaigh túYou did not approximate | Ar neasaigh tú?Did you approximate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Neasaigh sé / síHe approximated | Níor neasaigh sé / síHe did not approximate | Ar neasaigh sé / sí?Did he approximate? |
| sinn (we) | NeasaíomarWe approximated | Níor neasaíomarWe did not approximate | Ar neasaíomar?Did we approximate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Neasaigh sibhYou approximated | Níor neasaigh sibhYou did not approximate | Ar neasaigh sibh?Did you approximate? |
| siad (they) | Neasaigh siadThey approximated | Níor neasaigh siadThey did not approximate | Ar neasaigh siad?Did they approximate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Neasaíodh | Níor neasaíodh | Ar neasaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | NeasaímI approximate | Ní neasaímI do not approximate | An neasaím?Do I approximate? |
| tú (you) | Neasaíonn túYou approximate | Ní neasaíonn túYou do not approximate | An neasaíonn tú?Do you approximate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Neasaíonn sé / síHe approximates | Ní neasaíonn sé / síHe does not approximate | An neasaíonn sé / sí?Does he approximate? |
| sinn (we) | NeasaímidWe approximate | Ní neasaímidWe do not approximate | An neasaímid?Do we approximate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Neasaíonn sibhYou approximate | Ní neasaíonn sibhYou do not approximate | An neasaíonn sibh?Do you approximate? |
| siad (they) | Neasaíonn siadThey approximate | Ní neasaíonn siadThey do not approximate | An neasaíonn siad?Do they approximate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Neasaítear | Ní neasaítear | An neasaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Neasóidh méI will approximate | Ní neasóidh méI will not approximate | An neasóidh mé?Will I approximate? |
| tú (you) | Neasóidh túYou will approximate | Ní neasóidh túYou will not approximate | An neasóidh tú?Will you approximate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Neasóidh sé / síHe will approximate | Ní neasóidh sé / síHe will not approximate | An neasóidh sé / sí?Will he approximate? |
| sinn (we) | NeasóimidWe will approximate | Ní neasóimidWe will not approximate | An neasóimid?Will we approximate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Neasóidh sibhYou will approximate | Ní neasóidh sibhYou will not approximate | An neasóidh sibh?Will you approximate? |
| siad (they) | Neasóidh siadThey will approximate | Ní neasóidh siadThey will not approximate | An neasóidh siad?Will they approximate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Neasófar | Ní neasófar | An neasófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | NeasóinnI would approximate | Ní neasóinnI would not approximate | An neasóinn?Would I approximate? |
| tú (you) | NeasófáYou would approximate | Ní neasófáYou would not approximate | An neasófá?Would you approximate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Neasódh sé / síHe would approximate | Ní neasódh sé / síHe would not approximate | An neasódh sé / sí?Would he approximate? |
| sinn (we) | NeasóimisWe would approximate | Ní neasóimisWe would not approximate | An neasóimis?Would we approximate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Neasódh sibhYou would approximate | Ní neasódh sibhYou would not approximate | An neasódh sibh?Would you approximate? |
| siad (they) | NeasóidísThey would approximate | Ní neasóidísThey would not approximate | An neasóidís?Would they approximate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Neasófaí | Ní neasófaí | An neasófaí? |
“Neasaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Neasaigh sí an freagra go dtí an tslánuimhir is gaire.
She approximated the answer to the nearest whole number.
Neasaíonn an múinteoir na figiúirí ar an gclár.
The teacher approximates the figures on the board.
Neasóimid fad an chiorcail ar dtús.
We will approximate the length of the circle first.
Neasódh an ríomhaire an luach sin go tapa.
The computer would approximate that value quickly.
Níor neasaigh mé an uimhir i gceart.
I didn't approximate the number correctly.
Ar neasaigh tú an freagra?
Did you approximate the answer?
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To approximate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to approximate?
The Irish for to approximate is neasaigh (pronounced “NYAS-ee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is neasú.
What is the verbal noun of neasaigh?
The verbal noun of neasaigh is neasú, used after ag for the continuous: ag neasú (approximating). The verbal adjective is neasaithe.
How do you say neasaigh in the past and the future?
Past: Neasaigh mé; negative Níor neasaigh mé; question Ar neasaigh mé?. Future: Neasóidh mé; negative Ní neasóidh mé; question An neasóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of neasaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Neasóinn (I would approximate); negative Ní neasóinn; question An neasóinn?.
What is the noun for an approximation?
The verbal noun 'neasú' is used for approximation, and 'neasluach' means an approximate value.
