HeyRuaHow to say “to draw” in Irish
- Irish:
- línigh
- English:
- to draw, line, underline
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- líniú (ag líniú, drawing)
- Verbal adjective:
- línithe
- Pronunciation:
- “LEEN-ee” /ˈlʲiːnʲiː/
What does “línigh” mean?
“Línigh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to draw
- To draw something, especially an outline, sketch or diagram.Also: sketch, delineate, outline.
2 other meanings: line or underline
- 2to line
- To mark lines on something, such as ruling lines on paper.Also: rule, mark with lines.
- 3to underline
- To draw a line under a word to emphasise it (often 'línigh faoi').Also: underscore.
“Línigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Línigh méI drew | Níor línigh méI did not draw | Ar línigh mé?Did I draw? |
| tú (you) | Línigh túYou drew | Níor línigh túYou did not draw | Ar línigh tú?Did you draw? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Línigh sé / síHe drew | Níor línigh sé / síHe did not draw | Ar línigh sé / sí?Did he draw? |
| sinn (we) | LíníomarWe drew | Níor líníomarWe did not draw | Ar líníomar?Did we draw? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Línigh sibhYou drew | Níor línigh sibhYou did not draw | Ar línigh sibh?Did you draw? |
| siad (they) | Línigh siadThey drew | Níor línigh siadThey did not draw | Ar línigh siad?Did they draw? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Líníodh | Níor líníodh | Ar líníodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | LínímI draw | Ní línímI do not draw | An líním?Do I draw? |
| tú (you) | Líníonn túYou draw | Ní líníonn túYou do not draw | An líníonn tú?Do you draw? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Líníonn sé / síHe draws | Ní líníonn sé / síHe does not draw | An líníonn sé / sí?Does he draw? |
| sinn (we) | LínímidWe draw | Ní línímidWe do not draw | An línímid?Do we draw? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Líníonn sibhYou draw | Ní líníonn sibhYou do not draw | An líníonn sibh?Do you draw? |
| siad (they) | Líníonn siadThey draw | Ní líníonn siadThey do not draw | An líníonn siad?Do they draw? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Línítear | Ní línítear | An línítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Líneoidh méI will draw | Ní líneoidh méI will not draw | An líneoidh mé?Will I draw? |
| tú (you) | Líneoidh túYou will draw | Ní líneoidh túYou will not draw | An líneoidh tú?Will you draw? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Líneoidh sé / síHe will draw | Ní líneoidh sé / síHe will not draw | An líneoidh sé / sí?Will he draw? |
| sinn (we) | LíneoimidWe will draw | Ní líneoimidWe will not draw | An líneoimid?Will we draw? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Líneoidh sibhYou will draw | Ní líneoidh sibhYou will not draw | An líneoidh sibh?Will you draw? |
| siad (they) | Líneoidh siadThey will draw | Ní líneoidh siadThey will not draw | An líneoidh siad?Will they draw? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Líneofar | Ní líneofar | An líneofar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | LíneoinnI would draw | Ní líneoinnI would not draw | An líneoinn?Would I draw? |
| tú (you) | LíneofáYou would draw | Ní líneofáYou would not draw | An líneofá?Would you draw? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Líneodh sé / síHe would draw | Ní líneodh sé / síHe would not draw | An líneodh sé / sí?Would he draw? |
| sinn (we) | LíneoimisWe would draw | Ní líneoimisWe would not draw | An líneoimis?Would we draw? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Líneodh sibhYou would draw | Ní líneodh sibhYou would not draw | An líneodh sibh?Would you draw? |
| siad (they) | LíneoidísThey would draw | Ní líneoidísThey would not draw | An líneoidís?Would they draw? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Líneofaí | Ní líneofaí | An líneofaí? |
“Línigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Other verbs in Irish
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To draw in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to draw?
The Irish for to draw is línigh (pronounced “LEEN-ee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is líniú.
What is the verbal noun of línigh?
The verbal noun of línigh is líniú, used after ag for the continuous: ag líniú (drawing). The verbal adjective is línithe.
How do you say línigh in the past and the future?
Past: Línigh mé; negative Níor línigh mé; question Ar línigh mé?. Future: Líneoidh mé; negative Ní líneoidh mé; question An líneoidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of línigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Líneoinn (I would draw); negative Ní líneoinn; question An líneoinn?.
Does línigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Línigh can mean to draw, to line or to underline, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'línigh' and 'tarraing'?
'Tarraing' is the everyday word for drawing a picture, while 'línigh' focuses on drawing lines, outlines and diagrams. Both can be used for 'draw a picture', for example 'tarraing pictiúr' or 'línigh pictiúr'.
How do I say 'underline' with 'línigh'?
Use 'línigh faoi', for example 'Línigh faoin bhfreagra ceart', meaning 'Underline the correct answer'.
