HeyRuaHow to say “to freshen” in Irish
- Irish:
- úraigh
- English:
- to freshen, update, moisten
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- úrú (ag úrú, freshening)
- Verbal adjective:
- úraithe
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-ree” /ˈuːɾˠə/
What does “úraigh” mean?
“Úraigh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to freshen
- To make something fresh or new again, or to become fresh.Also: refresh, renew, revive.
2 other meanings: update or moisten
- 2to update
- To bring information or software up to date.Also: refresh, renew.
- 3to moisten
- To make something damp, or to become moist.Also: dampen, become moist.
Other Irish verbs for to freshen: aeráil (air)
“Úraigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'úraigh méI freshened | Níor úraigh méI did not freshen | Ar úraigh mé?Did I freshen? |
| tú (you) | D'úraigh túYou freshened | Níor úraigh túYou did not freshen | Ar úraigh tú?Did you freshen? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'úraigh sé / síHe freshened | Níor úraigh sé / síHe did not freshen | Ar úraigh sé / sí?Did he freshen? |
| sinn (we) | D'úraíomarWe freshened | Níor úraíomarWe did not freshen | Ar úraíomar?Did we freshen? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'úraigh sibhYou freshened | Níor úraigh sibhYou did not freshen | Ar úraigh sibh?Did you freshen? |
| siad (they) | D'úraigh siadThey freshened | Níor úraigh siadThey did not freshen | Ar úraigh siad?Did they freshen? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Úraíodh | Níor úraíodh | Ar úraíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ÚraímI freshen | Ní úraímI do not freshen | An úraím?Do I freshen? |
| tú (you) | Úraíonn túYou freshen | Ní úraíonn túYou do not freshen | An úraíonn tú?Do you freshen? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Úraíonn sé / síHe freshens | Ní úraíonn sé / síHe does not freshen | An úraíonn sé / sí?Does he freshen? |
| sinn (we) | ÚraímidWe freshen | Ní úraímidWe do not freshen | An úraímid?Do we freshen? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Úraíonn sibhYou freshen | Ní úraíonn sibhYou do not freshen | An úraíonn sibh?Do you freshen? |
| siad (they) | Úraíonn siadThey freshen | Ní úraíonn siadThey do not freshen | An úraíonn siad?Do they freshen? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Úraítear | Ní úraítear | An úraítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Úróidh méI will freshen | Ní úróidh méI will not freshen | An úróidh mé?Will I freshen? |
| tú (you) | Úróidh túYou will freshen | Ní úróidh túYou will not freshen | An úróidh tú?Will you freshen? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Úróidh sé / síHe will freshen | Ní úróidh sé / síHe will not freshen | An úróidh sé / sí?Will he freshen? |
| sinn (we) | ÚróimidWe will freshen | Ní úróimidWe will not freshen | An úróimid?Will we freshen? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Úróidh sibhYou will freshen | Ní úróidh sibhYou will not freshen | An úróidh sibh?Will you freshen? |
| siad (they) | Úróidh siadThey will freshen | Ní úróidh siadThey will not freshen | An úróidh siad?Will they freshen? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Úrófar | Ní úrófar | An úrófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'úróinnI would freshen | Ní úróinnI would not freshen | An úróinn?Would I freshen? |
| tú (you) | D'úrófáYou would freshen | Ní úrófáYou would not freshen | An úrófá?Would you freshen? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'úródh sé / síHe would freshen | Ní úródh sé / síHe would not freshen | An úródh sé / sí?Would he freshen? |
| sinn (we) | D'úróimisWe would freshen | Ní úróimisWe would not freshen | An úróimis?Would we freshen? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'úródh sibhYou would freshen | Ní úródh sibhYou would not freshen | An úródh sibh?Would you freshen? |
| siad (they) | D'úróidísThey would freshen | Ní úróidísThey would not freshen | An úróidís?Would they freshen? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'úrófaí | Ní úrófaí | An úrófaí? |
“Úraigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'úraigh an bháisteach an féar sa ghairdín.
The rain freshened the grass in the garden.
Úraíonn an ríomhaire an leathanach gach nóiméad.
The computer refreshes the page every minute.
Úróidh mé an liosta amárach.
I will update the list tomorrow.
D'úródh cupán tae thú.
A cup of tea would refresh you.
Níor úraigh siad an suíomh gréasáin le fada.
They haven't updated the website in a long time.
Ar úraigh tú an aip?
Did you update the app?
Other verbs in Irish
More everyday Irish verbs to learn next.
To freshen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to freshen?
The Irish for to freshen is úraigh (pronounced “OO-ree”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is úrú.
What is the verbal noun of úraigh?
The verbal noun of úraigh is úrú, used after ag for the continuous: ag úrú (freshening). The verbal adjective is úraithe.
How do you say úraigh in the past and the future?
Past: D'úraigh mé; negative Níor úraigh mé; question Ar úraigh mé?. Future: Úróidh mé; negative Ní úróidh mé; question An úróidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of úraigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'úróinn (I would freshen); negative Ní úróinn; question An úróinn?.
Does úraigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Úraigh can mean to freshen, to update or to moisten, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'úraigh' the usual word for updating software?
'Úraigh' is used for refreshing a page or screen, while 'nuashonraigh' is the more common term for updating software or information.
