HeyRuaHow to say “to clarify” in Irish
- Irish:
- soiléirigh
- English:
- to clarify, brighten
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- soiléiriú (ag soiléiriú, clarifying)
- Verbal adjective:
- soiléirithe
- Pronunciation:
- “SUL-ay-ree” /ˈsˠɛlʲeːɾʲiː/
What does “soiléirigh” mean?
“Soiléirigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to clarify
- To make something clearer or easier to understand.Also: explain, make clear, elucidate.
1 other meaning: brighten
- 2to brighten
- To become or make bright or clear, as of light or weather.Also: clear, clear up, lighten.
“Soiléirigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Shoiléirigh méI clarified | Níor shoiléirigh méI did not clarify | Ar shoiléirigh mé?Did I clarify? |
| tú (you) | Shoiléirigh túYou clarified | Níor shoiléirigh túYou did not clarify | Ar shoiléirigh tú?Did you clarify? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Shoiléirigh sé / síHe clarified | Níor shoiléirigh sé / síHe did not clarify | Ar shoiléirigh sé / sí?Did he clarify? |
| sinn (we) | ShoiléiríomarWe clarified | Níor shoiléiríomarWe did not clarify | Ar shoiléiríomar?Did we clarify? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Shoiléirigh sibhYou clarified | Níor shoiléirigh sibhYou did not clarify | Ar shoiléirigh sibh?Did you clarify? |
| siad (they) | Shoiléirigh siadThey clarified | Níor shoiléirigh siadThey did not clarify | Ar shoiléirigh siad?Did they clarify? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Soiléiríodh | Níor soiléiríodh | Ar soiléiríodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | SoiléirímI clarify | Ní shoiléirímI do not clarify | An soiléirím?Do I clarify? |
| tú (you) | Soiléiríonn túYou clarify | Ní shoiléiríonn túYou do not clarify | An soiléiríonn tú?Do you clarify? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Soiléiríonn sé / síHe clarifies | Ní shoiléiríonn sé / síHe does not clarify | An soiléiríonn sé / sí?Does he clarify? |
| sinn (we) | SoiléirímidWe clarify | Ní shoiléirímidWe do not clarify | An soiléirímid?Do we clarify? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Soiléiríonn sibhYou clarify | Ní shoiléiríonn sibhYou do not clarify | An soiléiríonn sibh?Do you clarify? |
| siad (they) | Soiléiríonn siadThey clarify | Ní shoiléiríonn siadThey do not clarify | An soiléiríonn siad?Do they clarify? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Soiléirítear | Ní shoiléirítear | An soiléirítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Soiléireoidh méI will clarify | Ní shoiléireoidh méI will not clarify | An soiléireoidh mé?Will I clarify? |
| tú (you) | Soiléireoidh túYou will clarify | Ní shoiléireoidh túYou will not clarify | An soiléireoidh tú?Will you clarify? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Soiléireoidh sé / síHe will clarify | Ní shoiléireoidh sé / síHe will not clarify | An soiléireoidh sé / sí?Will he clarify? |
| sinn (we) | SoiléireoimidWe will clarify | Ní shoiléireoimidWe will not clarify | An soiléireoimid?Will we clarify? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Soiléireoidh sibhYou will clarify | Ní shoiléireoidh sibhYou will not clarify | An soiléireoidh sibh?Will you clarify? |
| siad (they) | Soiléireoidh siadThey will clarify | Ní shoiléireoidh siadThey will not clarify | An soiléireoidh siad?Will they clarify? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Soiléireofar | Ní shoiléireofar | An soiléireofar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ShoiléireoinnI would clarify | Ní shoiléireoinnI would not clarify | An soiléireoinn?Would I clarify? |
| tú (you) | ShoiléireofáYou would clarify | Ní shoiléireofáYou would not clarify | An soiléireofá?Would you clarify? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Shoiléireodh sé / síHe would clarify | Ní shoiléireodh sé / síHe would not clarify | An soiléireodh sé / sí?Would he clarify? |
| sinn (we) | ShoiléireoimisWe would clarify | Ní shoiléireoimisWe would not clarify | An soiléireoimis?Would we clarify? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Shoiléireodh sibhYou would clarify | Ní shoiléireodh sibhYou would not clarify | An soiléireodh sibh?Would you clarify? |
| siad (they) | ShoiléireoidísThey would clarify | Ní shoiléireoidísThey would not clarify | An soiléireoidís?Would they clarify? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Shoiléireofaí | Ní shoiléireofaí | An soiléireofaí? |
“Soiléirigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Shoiléirigh an múinteoir an cheist dúinn.
The teacher clarified the question for us.
Soiléiríonn an tuarascáil na rialacha nua.
The report clarifies the new rules.
Soiléireoidh mé an scéal amárach.
I will clarify the matter tomorrow.
Shoiléireodh sé sin go leor rudaí.
That would clarify a lot of things.
Níor shoiléirigh an tAire a sheasamh.
The Minister did not clarify his position.
Ar shoiléirigh siad an fhadhb?
Did they clarify the problem?
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To clarify in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to clarify?
The Irish for to clarify is soiléirigh (pronounced “SUL-ay-ree”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is soiléiriú.
What is the verbal noun of soiléirigh?
The verbal noun of soiléirigh is soiléiriú, used after ag for the continuous: ag soiléiriú (clarifying). The verbal adjective is soiléirithe.
How do you say soiléirigh in the past and the future?
Past: Shoiléirigh mé; negative Níor shoiléirigh mé; question Ar shoiléirigh mé?. Future: Soiléireoidh mé; negative Ní shoiléireoidh mé; question An soiléireoidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of soiléirigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Shoiléireoinn (I would clarify); negative Ní shoiléireoinn; question An soiléireoinn?.
Does soiléirigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Soiléirigh can mean to clarify or to brighten, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'soiléirigh' and 'mínigh'?
'Mínigh' means to explain in general, while 'soiléirigh' means to clarify or make clearer something already stated, e.g. 'soiléirigh do phointe' (clarify your point).
