HeyRuaHow to say “to cover” in Irish
- Irish:
- clúdaigh
- English:
- to cover
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- clúdach (ag clúdach, covering)
- Verbal adjective:
- clúdaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOO-dee” /ˈkl̪ˠuːd̪ˠiː/
What does “clúdaigh” mean?
“Clúdaigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to cover
- To put something over or on top of something else so that it is hidden or protected.Also: cover up, wrap, drape, envelop.
1 other meaning:
- 2to cover
- To deal with or include a topic, area or event, for example in a report or course.Also: include, report on, deal with.
Other Irish verbs for to cover: cumhdaigh (cover)
“Clúdaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Chlúdaigh méI covered | Níor chlúdaigh méI did not cover | Ar chlúdaigh mé?Did I cover? |
| tú (you) | Chlúdaigh túYou covered | Níor chlúdaigh túYou did not cover | Ar chlúdaigh tú?Did you cover? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Chlúdaigh sé / síHe covered | Níor chlúdaigh sé / síHe did not cover | Ar chlúdaigh sé / sí?Did he cover? |
| sinn (we) | ChlúdaíomarWe covered | Níor chlúdaíomarWe did not cover | Ar chlúdaíomar?Did we cover? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Chlúdaigh sibhYou covered | Níor chlúdaigh sibhYou did not cover | Ar chlúdaigh sibh?Did you cover? |
| siad (they) | Chlúdaigh siadThey covered | Níor chlúdaigh siadThey did not cover | Ar chlúdaigh siad?Did they cover? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Clúdaíodh | Níor clúdaíodh | Ar clúdaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ClúdaímI cover | Ní chlúdaímI do not cover | An gclúdaím?Do I cover? |
| tú (you) | Clúdaíonn túYou cover | Ní chlúdaíonn túYou do not cover | An gclúdaíonn tú?Do you cover? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Clúdaíonn sé / síHe covers | Ní chlúdaíonn sé / síHe does not cover | An gclúdaíonn sé / sí?Does he cover? |
| sinn (we) | ClúdaímidWe cover | Ní chlúdaímidWe do not cover | An gclúdaímid?Do we cover? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Clúdaíonn sibhYou cover | Ní chlúdaíonn sibhYou do not cover | An gclúdaíonn sibh?Do you cover? |
| siad (they) | Clúdaíonn siadThey cover | Ní chlúdaíonn siadThey do not cover | An gclúdaíonn siad?Do they cover? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Clúdaítear | Ní chlúdaítear | An gclúdaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Clúdóidh méI will cover | Ní chlúdóidh méI will not cover | An gclúdóidh mé?Will I cover? |
| tú (you) | Clúdóidh túYou will cover | Ní chlúdóidh túYou will not cover | An gclúdóidh tú?Will you cover? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Clúdóidh sé / síHe will cover | Ní chlúdóidh sé / síHe will not cover | An gclúdóidh sé / sí?Will he cover? |
| sinn (we) | ClúdóimidWe will cover | Ní chlúdóimidWe will not cover | An gclúdóimid?Will we cover? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Clúdóidh sibhYou will cover | Ní chlúdóidh sibhYou will not cover | An gclúdóidh sibh?Will you cover? |
| siad (they) | Clúdóidh siadThey will cover | Ní chlúdóidh siadThey will not cover | An gclúdóidh siad?Will they cover? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Clúdófar | Ní chlúdófar | An gclúdófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ChlúdóinnI would cover | Ní chlúdóinnI would not cover | An gclúdóinn?Would I cover? |
| tú (you) | ChlúdófáYou would cover | Ní chlúdófáYou would not cover | An gclúdófá?Would you cover? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Chlúdódh sé / síHe would cover | Ní chlúdódh sé / síHe would not cover | An gclúdódh sé / sí?Would he cover? |
| sinn (we) | ChlúdóimisWe would cover | Ní chlúdóimisWe would not cover | An gclúdóimis?Would we cover? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Chlúdódh sibhYou would cover | Ní chlúdódh sibhYou would not cover | An gclúdódh sibh?Would you cover? |
| siad (they) | ChlúdóidísThey would cover | Ní chlúdóidísThey would not cover | An gclúdóidís?Would they cover? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Chlúdófaí | Ní chlúdófaí | An gclúdófaí? |
“Clúdaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Chlúdaigh sí an leanbh le blaincéad.
She covered the child with a blanket.
Clúdaíonn an sneachta na sléibhte gach geimhreadh.
Snow covers the mountains every winter.
Clúdóidh mé an bord le héadach glan.
I will cover the table with a clean cloth.
Chlúdódh an páipéar an scéal dá mbeadh am acu.
The paper would cover the story if they had time.
Níor chlúdaigh siad an bia agus tháinig na cuileoga.
They didn't cover the food and the flies came.
Ar chlúdaigh tú na leabhair scoile fós?
Have you covered the school books yet?
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To cover in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to cover?
The Irish for to cover is clúdaigh (pronounced “KLOO-dee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is clúdach.
What is the verbal noun of clúdaigh?
The verbal noun of clúdaigh is clúdach, used after ag for the continuous: ag clúdach (covering). The verbal adjective is clúdaithe.
How do you say clúdaigh in the past and the future?
Past: Chlúdaigh mé; negative Níor chlúdaigh mé; question Ar chlúdaigh mé?. Future: Clúdóidh mé; negative Ní chlúdóidh mé; question An gclúdóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of clúdaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Chlúdóinn (I would cover); negative Ní chlúdóinn; question An gclúdóinn?.
What is the difference between 'clúdaigh' and 'folaigh'?
'Clúdaigh' means to put a cover over something, while 'folaigh' means to hide or conceal it. You 'clúdaigh' a pot with a lid but 'folaigh' a secret.
Does 'clúdach' also mean a noun?
Yes, 'clúdach' is also a noun meaning a cover or an envelope, as in 'clúdach litreach' (an envelope).
