HeyRuaHow to say “to enter” in Irish
- Irish:
- iontráil
- English:
- to enter, enter for
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- iontráil (ag iontráil, entering)
- Verbal adjective:
- iontráilte
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-traw-il” /ˈun̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠɑːlʲ/
What does “iontráil” mean?
“Iontráil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to enter
- To record or input something, such as an entry in a register, list or computer.Also: record, input, register, log.
1 other meaning: enter for
- 2to enter for
- To put someone or something forward as an entrant in a competition or examination.Also: enter in, register for.
“Iontráil” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'iontráil méI entered | Níor iontráil méI did not enter | Ar iontráil mé?Did I enter? |
| tú (you) | D'iontráil túYou entered | Níor iontráil túYou did not enter | Ar iontráil tú?Did you enter? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'iontráil sé / síHe entered | Níor iontráil sé / síHe did not enter | Ar iontráil sé / sí?Did he enter? |
| sinn (we) | D'iontrálamarWe entered | Níor iontrálamarWe did not enter | Ar iontrálamar?Did we enter? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'iontráil sibhYou entered | Níor iontráil sibhYou did not enter | Ar iontráil sibh?Did you enter? |
| siad (they) | D'iontráil siadThey entered | Níor iontráil siadThey did not enter | Ar iontráil siad?Did they enter? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Iontráladh | Níor iontráladh | Ar iontráladh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | IontrálaimI enter | Ní iontrálaimI do not enter | An iontrálaim?Do I enter? |
| tú (you) | Iontrálann túYou enter | Ní iontrálann túYou do not enter | An iontrálann tú?Do you enter? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Iontrálann sé / síHe enters | Ní iontrálann sé / síHe does not enter | An iontrálann sé / sí?Does he enter? |
| sinn (we) | IontrálaimidWe enter | Ní iontrálaimidWe do not enter | An iontrálaimid?Do we enter? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Iontrálann sibhYou enter | Ní iontrálann sibhYou do not enter | An iontrálann sibh?Do you enter? |
| siad (they) | Iontrálann siadThey enter | Ní iontrálann siadThey do not enter | An iontrálann siad?Do they enter? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Iontráiltear | Ní iontráiltear | An iontráiltear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Iontrálfaidh méI will enter | Ní iontrálfaidh méI will not enter | An iontrálfaidh mé?Will I enter? |
| tú (you) | Iontrálfaidh túYou will enter | Ní iontrálfaidh túYou will not enter | An iontrálfaidh tú?Will you enter? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Iontrálfaidh sé / síHe will enter | Ní iontrálfaidh sé / síHe will not enter | An iontrálfaidh sé / sí?Will he enter? |
| sinn (we) | IontrálfaimidWe will enter | Ní iontrálfaimidWe will not enter | An iontrálfaimid?Will we enter? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Iontrálfaidh sibhYou will enter | Ní iontrálfaidh sibhYou will not enter | An iontrálfaidh sibh?Will you enter? |
| siad (they) | Iontrálfaidh siadThey will enter | Ní iontrálfaidh siadThey will not enter | An iontrálfaidh siad?Will they enter? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Iontrálfar | Ní iontrálfar | An iontrálfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'iontrálfainnI would enter | Ní iontrálfainnI would not enter | An iontrálfainn?Would I enter? |
| tú (you) | D'iontrálfáYou would enter | Ní iontrálfáYou would not enter | An iontrálfá?Would you enter? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'iontrálfadh sé / síHe would enter | Ní iontrálfadh sé / síHe would not enter | An iontrálfadh sé / sí?Would he enter? |
| sinn (we) | D'iontrálfaimisWe would enter | Ní iontrálfaimisWe would not enter | An iontrálfaimis?Would we enter? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'iontrálfadh sibhYou would enter | Ní iontrálfadh sibhYou would not enter | An iontrálfadh sibh?Would you enter? |
| siad (they) | D'iontrálfaidísThey would enter | Ní iontrálfaidísThey would not enter | An iontrálfaidís?Would they enter? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'iontrálfaí | Ní iontrálfaí | An iontrálfaí? |
“Iontráil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'iontráil sí na sonraí sa ríomhaire inné.
She entered the data into the computer yesterday.
Iontrálann an rúnaí gach íocaíocht sa leabhar.
The secretary enters every payment in the book.
Iontrálfaidh mé d'ainm ar an liosta.
I will enter your name on the list.
D'iontrálfainn an pasfhocal dá mbeadh sé agam.
I would enter the password if I had it.
Níor iontráil sé an dáta ceart.
He didn't enter the correct date.
Ar iontráil tú do sheoladh ríomhphoist?
Did you enter your email address?
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To enter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to enter?
The Irish for to enter is iontráil (pronounced “UN-traw-il”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is iontráil.
What is the verbal noun of iontráil?
The verbal noun of iontráil is iontráil, used after ag for the continuous: ag iontráil (entering). The verbal adjective is iontráilte.
How do you say iontráil in the past and the future?
Past: D'iontráil mé; negative Níor iontráil mé; question Ar iontráil mé?. Future: Iontrálfaidh mé; negative Ní iontrálfaidh mé; question An iontrálfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of iontráil?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'iontrálfainn (I would enter); negative Ní iontrálfainn; question An iontrálfainn?.
Does iontráil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iontráil can mean to enter or to enter for, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Does 'iontráil' mean to enter a room?
No, 'iontráil' means to enter information or record something. To enter a place, use 'téigh isteach' or 'tar isteach'.
