HeyRuaHow to say “to exercise” in Irish
- Irish:
- aclaigh
- English:
- to exercise, flex
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- aclú (ag aclú, exercising)
- Verbal adjective:
- aclaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-lee” /ˈakˠlˠiː/
What does “aclaigh” mean?
“Aclaigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to exercise
- To make the body or limbs supple and fit through physical exercise.Also: limber up, keep fit, work out.
1 other meaning: flex
- 2to flex
- To make something supple or flexible, such as a muscle or joint.Also: make supple, limber, loosen.
“Aclaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'aclaigh méI exercised | Níor aclaigh méI did not exercise | Ar aclaigh mé?Did I exercise? |
| tú (you) | D'aclaigh túYou exercised | Níor aclaigh túYou did not exercise | Ar aclaigh tú?Did you exercise? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'aclaigh sé / síHe exercised | Níor aclaigh sé / síHe did not exercise | Ar aclaigh sé / sí?Did he exercise? |
| sinn (we) | D'aclaíomarWe exercised | Níor aclaíomarWe did not exercise | Ar aclaíomar?Did we exercise? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'aclaigh sibhYou exercised | Níor aclaigh sibhYou did not exercise | Ar aclaigh sibh?Did you exercise? |
| siad (they) | D'aclaigh siadThey exercised | Níor aclaigh siadThey did not exercise | Ar aclaigh siad?Did they exercise? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Aclaíodh | Níor aclaíodh | Ar aclaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | AclaímI exercise | Ní aclaímI do not exercise | An aclaím?Do I exercise? |
| tú (you) | Aclaíonn túYou exercise | Ní aclaíonn túYou do not exercise | An aclaíonn tú?Do you exercise? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Aclaíonn sé / síHe exercises | Ní aclaíonn sé / síHe does not exercise | An aclaíonn sé / sí?Does he exercise? |
| sinn (we) | AclaímidWe exercise | Ní aclaímidWe do not exercise | An aclaímid?Do we exercise? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Aclaíonn sibhYou exercise | Ní aclaíonn sibhYou do not exercise | An aclaíonn sibh?Do you exercise? |
| siad (they) | Aclaíonn siadThey exercise | Ní aclaíonn siadThey do not exercise | An aclaíonn siad?Do they exercise? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Aclaítear | Ní aclaítear | An aclaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Aclóidh méI will exercise | Ní aclóidh méI will not exercise | An aclóidh mé?Will I exercise? |
| tú (you) | Aclóidh túYou will exercise | Ní aclóidh túYou will not exercise | An aclóidh tú?Will you exercise? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Aclóidh sé / síHe will exercise | Ní aclóidh sé / síHe will not exercise | An aclóidh sé / sí?Will he exercise? |
| sinn (we) | AclóimidWe will exercise | Ní aclóimidWe will not exercise | An aclóimid?Will we exercise? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Aclóidh sibhYou will exercise | Ní aclóidh sibhYou will not exercise | An aclóidh sibh?Will you exercise? |
| siad (they) | Aclóidh siadThey will exercise | Ní aclóidh siadThey will not exercise | An aclóidh siad?Will they exercise? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Aclófar | Ní aclófar | An aclófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'aclóinnI would exercise | Ní aclóinnI would not exercise | An aclóinn?Would I exercise? |
| tú (you) | D'aclófáYou would exercise | Ní aclófáYou would not exercise | An aclófá?Would you exercise? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'aclódh sé / síHe would exercise | Ní aclódh sé / síHe would not exercise | An aclódh sé / sí?Would he exercise? |
| sinn (we) | D'aclóimisWe would exercise | Ní aclóimisWe would not exercise | An aclóimis?Would we exercise? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'aclódh sibhYou would exercise | Ní aclódh sibhYou would not exercise | An aclódh sibh?Would you exercise? |
| siad (they) | D'aclóidísThey would exercise | Ní aclóidísThey would not exercise | An aclóidís?Would they exercise? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'aclófaí | Ní aclófaí | An aclófaí? |
“Aclaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'aclaigh mé mo chosa roimh an rás.
I limbered up my legs before the race.
Aclaíonn sí a corp gach maidin sa ghiomnáisiam.
She exercises her body every morning in the gym.
Aclóidh na himreoirí roimh an gcluiche.
The players will limber up before the game.
D'aclóinn mé féin níos minice dá mbeadh am agam.
I would exercise more often if I had time.
Níor aclaigh sé a lámha agus gortaíodh é.
He didn't loosen up his arms and he got hurt.
Ar aclaigh tú do mhatáin inniu?
Did you stretch your muscles today?
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To exercise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to exercise?
The Irish for to exercise is aclaigh (pronounced “AK-lee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is aclú.
What is the verbal noun of aclaigh?
The verbal noun of aclaigh is aclú, used after ag for the continuous: ag aclú (exercising). The verbal adjective is aclaithe.
How do you say aclaigh in the past and the future?
Past: D'aclaigh mé; negative Níor aclaigh mé; question Ar aclaigh mé?. Future: Aclóidh mé; negative Ní aclóidh mé; question An aclóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of aclaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'aclóinn (I would exercise); negative Ní aclóinn; question An aclóinn?.
Does aclaigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aclaigh can mean to exercise or to flex, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'physical exercise' using this verb?
Use the verbal noun: 'aclú coirp' means physical exercise, and 'aclaíocht' is the general word for exercise or gymnastics.
