HeyRuaHow to say “to divide” in Irish
- Irish:
- roinn
- English:
- to divide, share, distribute
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- roinnt (ag roinnt, dividing)
- Verbal adjective:
- roinnte
- Pronunciation:
- “rin” /ɾˠin̠ʲ/
What does “roinn” mean?
“Roinn” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to divide
- To split something into parts or groups.Also: split, separate into parts, portion.
2 other meanings: share or distribute
- 2to share
- To have or use something together with others, or give part of what you have.Also: share out, apportion.
- 3to distribute
- To hand out or deal things among people, such as cards or food.Also: deal, hand out, dole out.
“Roinn” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Roinn méI divided | Níor roinn méI did not divide | Ar roinn mé?Did I divide? |
| tú (you) | Roinn túYou divided | Níor roinn túYou did not divide | Ar roinn tú?Did you divide? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Roinn sé / síHe divided | Níor roinn sé / síHe did not divide | Ar roinn sé / sí?Did he divide? |
| sinn (we) | RoinneamarWe divided | Níor roinneamarWe did not divide | Ar roinneamar?Did we divide? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Roinn sibhYou divided | Níor roinn sibhYou did not divide | Ar roinn sibh?Did you divide? |
| siad (they) | Roinn siadThey divided | Níor roinn siadThey did not divide | Ar roinn siad?Did they divide? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Roinneadh | Níor roinneadh | Ar roinneadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | RoinnimI divide | Ní roinnimI do not divide | An roinnim?Do I divide? |
| tú (you) | Roinneann túYou divide | Ní roinneann túYou do not divide | An roinneann tú?Do you divide? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Roinneann sé / síHe divides | Ní roinneann sé / síHe does not divide | An roinneann sé / sí?Does he divide? |
| sinn (we) | RoinnimidWe divide | Ní roinnimidWe do not divide | An roinnimid?Do we divide? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Roinneann sibhYou divide | Ní roinneann sibhYou do not divide | An roinneann sibh?Do you divide? |
| siad (they) | Roinneann siadThey divide | Ní roinneann siadThey do not divide | An roinneann siad?Do they divide? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Roinntear | Ní roinntear | An roinntear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Roinnfidh méI will divide | Ní roinnfidh méI will not divide | An roinnfidh mé?Will I divide? |
| tú (you) | Roinnfidh túYou will divide | Ní roinnfidh túYou will not divide | An roinnfidh tú?Will you divide? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Roinnfidh sé / síHe will divide | Ní roinnfidh sé / síHe will not divide | An roinnfidh sé / sí?Will he divide? |
| sinn (we) | RoinnfimidWe will divide | Ní roinnfimidWe will not divide | An roinnfimid?Will we divide? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Roinnfidh sibhYou will divide | Ní roinnfidh sibhYou will not divide | An roinnfidh sibh?Will you divide? |
| siad (they) | Roinnfidh siadThey will divide | Ní roinnfidh siadThey will not divide | An roinnfidh siad?Will they divide? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Roinnfear | Ní roinnfear | An roinnfear? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | RoinnfinnI would divide | Ní roinnfinnI would not divide | An roinnfinn?Would I divide? |
| tú (you) | RoinnfeáYou would divide | Ní roinnfeáYou would not divide | An roinnfeá?Would you divide? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Roinnfeadh sé / síHe would divide | Ní roinnfeadh sé / síHe would not divide | An roinnfeadh sé / sí?Would he divide? |
| sinn (we) | RoinnfimisWe would divide | Ní roinnfimisWe would not divide | An roinnfimis?Would we divide? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Roinnfeadh sibhYou would divide | Ní roinnfeadh sibhYou would not divide | An roinnfeadh sibh?Would you divide? |
| siad (they) | RoinnfidísThey would divide | Ní roinnfidísThey would not divide | An roinnfidís?Would they divide? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Roinnfí | Ní roinnfí | An roinnfí? |
“Roinn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Other verbs in Irish
More everyday Irish verbs to learn next.
To divide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to divide?
The Irish for to divide is roinn (pronounced “rin”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is roinnt.
What is the verbal noun of roinn?
The verbal noun of roinn is roinnt, used after ag for the continuous: ag roinnt (dividing). The verbal adjective is roinnte.
How do you say roinn in the past and the future?
Past: Roinn mé; negative Níor roinn mé; question Ar roinn mé?. Future: Roinnfidh mé; negative Ní roinnfidh mé; question An roinnfidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of roinn?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Roinnfinn (I would divide); negative Ní roinnfinn; question An roinnfinn?.
Does roinn have more than one meaning?
Yes. Roinn can mean to divide, to share or to distribute, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'share with' someone using 'roinn'?
Use 'le': 'Roinn sé a lón le Seán' means he shared his lunch with Seán. To divide among people, use 'ar' or 'idir'.
Is 'roinn' also a noun?
Yes, 'roinn' is also a noun meaning a share, division or government department, as in 'an Roinn Oideachais'. The verbal noun of the verb is 'roinnt'.
