HeyRuaHow to say “to check” in Irish
- Irish:
- seiceáil
- English:
- to check, check in
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- seiceáil (ag seiceáil, checking)
- Verbal adjective:
- seiceáilte
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEK-awl” /ˈʃɛcaːlʲ/
What does “seiceáil” mean?
“Seiceáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to check
- To look at something carefully to make sure it is correct, safe or working.Also: verify, inspect, examine.
1 other meaning: check in
- 2to check in
- To register luggage or yourself at an airport or hotel.Also: register.
“Seiceáil” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Sheiceáil méI checked | Níor sheiceáil méI did not check | Ar sheiceáil mé?Did I check? |
| tú (you) | Sheiceáil túYou checked | Níor sheiceáil túYou did not check | Ar sheiceáil tú?Did you check? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Sheiceáil sé / síHe checked | Níor sheiceáil sé / síHe did not check | Ar sheiceáil sé / sí?Did he check? |
| sinn (we) | SheiceálamarWe checked | Níor sheiceálamarWe did not check | Ar sheiceálamar?Did we check? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Sheiceáil sibhYou checked | Níor sheiceáil sibhYou did not check | Ar sheiceáil sibh?Did you check? |
| siad (they) | Sheiceáil siadThey checked | Níor sheiceáil siadThey did not check | Ar sheiceáil siad?Did they check? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Seiceáladh | Níor seiceáladh | Ar seiceáladh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | SeiceálaimI check | Ní sheiceálaimI do not check | An seiceálaim?Do I check? |
| tú (you) | Seiceálann túYou check | Ní sheiceálann túYou do not check | An seiceálann tú?Do you check? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Seiceálann sé / síHe checks | Ní sheiceálann sé / síHe does not check | An seiceálann sé / sí?Does he check? |
| sinn (we) | SeiceálaimidWe check | Ní sheiceálaimidWe do not check | An seiceálaimid?Do we check? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Seiceálann sibhYou check | Ní sheiceálann sibhYou do not check | An seiceálann sibh?Do you check? |
| siad (they) | Seiceálann siadThey check | Ní sheiceálann siadThey do not check | An seiceálann siad?Do they check? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Seiceáiltear | Ní sheiceáiltear | An seiceáiltear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Seiceálfaidh méI will check | Ní sheiceálfaidh méI will not check | An seiceálfaidh mé?Will I check? |
| tú (you) | Seiceálfaidh túYou will check | Ní sheiceálfaidh túYou will not check | An seiceálfaidh tú?Will you check? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Seiceálfaidh sé / síHe will check | Ní sheiceálfaidh sé / síHe will not check | An seiceálfaidh sé / sí?Will he check? |
| sinn (we) | SeiceálfaimidWe will check | Ní sheiceálfaimidWe will not check | An seiceálfaimid?Will we check? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Seiceálfaidh sibhYou will check | Ní sheiceálfaidh sibhYou will not check | An seiceálfaidh sibh?Will you check? |
| siad (they) | Seiceálfaidh siadThey will check | Ní sheiceálfaidh siadThey will not check | An seiceálfaidh siad?Will they check? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Seiceálfar | Ní sheiceálfar | An seiceálfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | SheiceálfainnI would check | Ní sheiceálfainnI would not check | An seiceálfainn?Would I check? |
| tú (you) | SheiceálfáYou would check | Ní sheiceálfáYou would not check | An seiceálfá?Would you check? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Sheiceálfadh sé / síHe would check | Ní sheiceálfadh sé / síHe would not check | An seiceálfadh sé / sí?Would he check? |
| sinn (we) | SheiceálfaimisWe would check | Ní sheiceálfaimisWe would not check | An seiceálfaimis?Would we check? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Sheiceálfadh sibhYou would check | Ní sheiceálfadh sibhYou would not check | An seiceálfadh sibh?Would you check? |
| siad (they) | SheiceálfaidísThey would check | Ní sheiceálfaidísThey would not check | An seiceálfaidís?Would they check? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Sheiceálfaí | Ní sheiceálfaí | An seiceálfaí? |
“Seiceáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Sheiceáil mé an doras sula ndeachaigh mé a chodladh.
I checked the door before I went to sleep.
Seiceálann sí a ríomhphost gach maidin.
She checks her email every morning.
Seiceálfaidh an dochtúir do bhrú fola amárach.
The doctor will check your blood pressure tomorrow.
Sheiceálfainn na freagraí dá mbeadh am agam.
I would check the answers if I had time.
Níor sheiceáil siad na ticéid ar an traein.
They didn't check the tickets on the train.
Ar sheiceáil tú na boinn ar an gcarr?
Did you check the tyres on the car?
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To check in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to check?
The Irish for to check is seiceáil (pronounced “SHEK-awl”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is seiceáil.
What is the verbal noun of seiceáil?
The verbal noun of seiceáil is seiceáil, used after ag for the continuous: ag seiceáil (checking). The verbal adjective is seiceáilte.
How do you say seiceáil in the past and the future?
Past: Sheiceáil mé; negative Níor sheiceáil mé; question Ar sheiceáil mé?. Future: Seiceálfaidh mé; negative Ní sheiceálfaidh mé; question An seiceálfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of seiceáil?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Sheiceálfainn (I would check); negative Ní sheiceálfainn; question An seiceálfainn?.
Does seiceáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seiceáil can mean to check or to check in, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'seiceáil' the same as 'scrúdaigh'?
'Seiceáil' is a quick everyday check, while 'scrúdaigh' means to examine more thoroughly, as in 'scrúdaigh an dochtúir é'.
Is 'seiceáil' also a noun?
Yes, the verbal noun 'seiceáil' is also used as a noun meaning 'a check', as in 'seiceáil slándála'.
