HeyRuaHow to say “to baptize” in Irish
- Irish:
- baist
- English:
- to baptize, name, water down
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- baisteadh (ag baisteadh, baptizing)
- Verbal adjective:
- baiste
- Pronunciation:
- “bash-t” /bˠaʃtʲ/
What does “baist” mean?
“Baist” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to baptize
- To give someone the Christian sacrament of baptism.Also: baptise, christen.
2 other meanings: name or water down
- 2to name
- To give a name to a person, place or thing.Also: call, dub.
- 3to water down
- To add water to a drink such as milk or whiskey, diluting it.Also: dilute, add water to.
“Baist” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Bhaist méI baptized | Níor bhaist méI did not baptize | Ar bhaist mé?Did I baptize? |
| tú (you) | Bhaist túYou baptized | Níor bhaist túYou did not baptize | Ar bhaist tú?Did you baptize? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Bhaist sé / síHe baptized | Níor bhaist sé / síHe did not baptize | Ar bhaist sé / sí?Did he baptize? |
| sinn (we) | BhaisteamarWe baptized | Níor bhaisteamarWe did not baptize | Ar bhaisteamar?Did we baptize? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Bhaist sibhYou baptized | Níor bhaist sibhYou did not baptize | Ar bhaist sibh?Did you baptize? |
| siad (they) | Bhaist siadThey baptized | Níor bhaist siadThey did not baptize | Ar bhaist siad?Did they baptize? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Baisteadh | Níor baisteadh | Ar baisteadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | BaistimI baptize | Ní bhaistimI do not baptize | An mbaistim?Do I baptize? |
| tú (you) | Baisteann túYou baptize | Ní bhaisteann túYou do not baptize | An mbaisteann tú?Do you baptize? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Baisteann sé / síHe baptizes | Ní bhaisteann sé / síHe does not baptize | An mbaisteann sé / sí?Does he baptize? |
| sinn (we) | BaistimidWe baptize | Ní bhaistimidWe do not baptize | An mbaistimid?Do we baptize? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Baisteann sibhYou baptize | Ní bhaisteann sibhYou do not baptize | An mbaisteann sibh?Do you baptize? |
| siad (they) | Baisteann siadThey baptize | Ní bhaisteann siadThey do not baptize | An mbaisteann siad?Do they baptize? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Baistear | Ní bhaistear | An mbaistear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Baistfidh méI will baptize | Ní bhaistfidh méI will not baptize | An mbaistfidh mé?Will I baptize? |
| tú (you) | Baistfidh túYou will baptize | Ní bhaistfidh túYou will not baptize | An mbaistfidh tú?Will you baptize? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Baistfidh sé / síHe will baptize | Ní bhaistfidh sé / síHe will not baptize | An mbaistfidh sé / sí?Will he baptize? |
| sinn (we) | BaistfimidWe will baptize | Ní bhaistfimidWe will not baptize | An mbaistfimid?Will we baptize? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Baistfidh sibhYou will baptize | Ní bhaistfidh sibhYou will not baptize | An mbaistfidh sibh?Will you baptize? |
| siad (they) | Baistfidh siadThey will baptize | Ní bhaistfidh siadThey will not baptize | An mbaistfidh siad?Will they baptize? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Baistfear | Ní bhaistfear | An mbaistfear? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | BhaistfinnI would baptize | Ní bhaistfinnI would not baptize | An mbaistfinn?Would I baptize? |
| tú (you) | BhaistfeáYou would baptize | Ní bhaistfeáYou would not baptize | An mbaistfeá?Would you baptize? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Bhaistfeadh sé / síHe would baptize | Ní bhaistfeadh sé / síHe would not baptize | An mbaistfeadh sé / sí?Would he baptize? |
| sinn (we) | BhaistfimisWe would baptize | Ní bhaistfimisWe would not baptize | An mbaistfimis?Would we baptize? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Bhaistfeadh sibhYou would baptize | Ní bhaistfeadh sibhYou would not baptize | An mbaistfeadh sibh?Would you baptize? |
| siad (they) | BhaistfidísThey would baptize | Ní bhaistfidísThey would not baptize | An mbaistfidís?Would they baptize? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Bhaistfí | Ní bhaistfí | An mbaistfí? |
“Baist” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Bhaist an sagart an leanbh Dé Domhnaigh.
The priest baptized the baby on Sunday.
Baisteann siad na páistí sa séipéal seo.
They baptize the children in this church.
Baistfimid Seán air.
We will name him Seán.
Baisteadh i séipéal an pharóiste é.
He was baptized in the parish church.
Níor baisteadh go fóill é.
He hasn't been baptized yet.
Ar baisteadh sa bhaile í?
Was she baptized at home?
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To baptize in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to baptize?
The Irish for to baptize is baist (pronounced “bash-t”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is baisteadh.
What is the verbal noun of baist?
The verbal noun of baist is baisteadh, used after ag for the continuous: ag baisteadh (baptizing). The verbal adjective is baiste.
How do you say baist in the past and the future?
Past: Bhaist mé; negative Níor bhaist mé; question Ar bhaist mé?. Future: Baistfidh mé; negative Ní bhaistfidh mé; question An mbaistfidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of baist?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Bhaistfinn (I would baptize); negative Ní bhaistfinn; question An mbaistfinn?.
Does baist have more than one meaning?
Yes. Baist can mean to baptize, to name or to water down, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say what someone was named?
Use 'ar': 'Baisteadh Máire uirthi' means 'She was named Máire'.
What is 'baisteadh' as a noun?
'Baisteadh' is the verbal noun and also means 'baptism' or 'christening', as in 'lá an bhaiste' for the day of the christening.
