HeyRuaHow to say “to implore” in Irish
- Irish:
- impigh
- English:
- to implore, intercede
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- impí (ag impí, imploring)
- Verbal adjective:
- impithe
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-pig” /ˈiːmʲpʲɪɟ/
What does “impigh” mean?
“Impigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to implore
- To beg someone earnestly and urgently to do something; it takes 'ar' for the person begged.Also: beg, entreat, beseech, plead with.
1 other meaning: intercede
- 2to intercede
- To plead on someone else's behalf, especially in prayer to God or a saint.Also: pray for, plead for.
“Impigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'impigh méI implored | Níor impigh méI did not implore | Ar impigh mé?Did I implore? |
| tú (you) | D'impigh túYou implored | Níor impigh túYou did not implore | Ar impigh tú?Did you implore? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'impigh sé / síHe implored | Níor impigh sé / síHe did not implore | Ar impigh sé / sí?Did he implore? |
| sinn (we) | D'impíomarWe implored | Níor impíomarWe did not implore | Ar impíomar?Did we implore? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'impigh sibhYou implored | Níor impigh sibhYou did not implore | Ar impigh sibh?Did you implore? |
| siad (they) | D'impigh siadThey implored | Níor impigh siadThey did not implore | Ar impigh siad?Did they implore? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Impíodh | Níor impíodh | Ar impíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ImpímI implore | Ní impímI do not implore | An impím?Do I implore? |
| tú (you) | Impíonn túYou implore | Ní impíonn túYou do not implore | An impíonn tú?Do you implore? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Impíonn sé / síHe implores | Ní impíonn sé / síHe does not implore | An impíonn sé / sí?Does he implore? |
| sinn (we) | ImpímidWe implore | Ní impímidWe do not implore | An impímid?Do we implore? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Impíonn sibhYou implore | Ní impíonn sibhYou do not implore | An impíonn sibh?Do you implore? |
| siad (they) | Impíonn siadThey implore | Ní impíonn siadThey do not implore | An impíonn siad?Do they implore? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Impítear | Ní impítear | An impítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Impeoidh méI will implore | Ní impeoidh méI will not implore | An impeoidh mé?Will I implore? |
| tú (you) | Impeoidh túYou will implore | Ní impeoidh túYou will not implore | An impeoidh tú?Will you implore? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Impeoidh sé / síHe will implore | Ní impeoidh sé / síHe will not implore | An impeoidh sé / sí?Will he implore? |
| sinn (we) | ImpeoimidWe will implore | Ní impeoimidWe will not implore | An impeoimid?Will we implore? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Impeoidh sibhYou will implore | Ní impeoidh sibhYou will not implore | An impeoidh sibh?Will you implore? |
| siad (they) | Impeoidh siadThey will implore | Ní impeoidh siadThey will not implore | An impeoidh siad?Will they implore? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Impeofar | Ní impeofar | An impeofar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'impeoinnI would implore | Ní impeoinnI would not implore | An impeoinn?Would I implore? |
| tú (you) | D'impeofáYou would implore | Ní impeofáYou would not implore | An impeofá?Would you implore? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'impeodh sé / síHe would implore | Ní impeodh sé / síHe would not implore | An impeodh sé / sí?Would he implore? |
| sinn (we) | D'impeoimisWe would implore | Ní impeoimisWe would not implore | An impeoimis?Would we implore? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'impeodh sibhYou would implore | Ní impeodh sibhYou would not implore | An impeodh sibh?Would you implore? |
| siad (they) | D'impeoidísThey would implore | Ní impeoidísThey would not implore | An impeoidís?Would they implore? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'impeofaí | Ní impeofaí | An impeofaí? |
“Impigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'impigh sí ar a hathair fanacht sa bhaile.
She begged her father to stay at home.
Impíonn sé orainn gach lá cabhrú leis.
He begs us every day to help him.
Impeoidh mé ar an mbreitheamh trócaire a dhéanamh.
I will implore the judge to show mercy.
D'impeodh sé ort dá mbeadh gá leis.
He would beg you if there was a need.
Níor impigh siad ar aon duine.
They didn't beg anyone.
Ar impigh tú air gan imeacht?
Did you beg him not to leave?
Other verbs in Irish
More everyday Irish verbs to learn next.
To implore in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to implore?
The Irish for to implore is impigh (pronounced “IM-pig”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is impí.
What is the verbal noun of impigh?
The verbal noun of impigh is impí, used after ag for the continuous: ag impí (imploring). The verbal adjective is impithe.
How do you say impigh in the past and the future?
Past: D'impigh mé; negative Níor impigh mé; question Ar impigh mé?. Future: Impeoidh mé; negative Ní impeoidh mé; question An impeoidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of impigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'impeoinn (I would implore); negative Ní impeoinn; question An impeoinn?.
Does impigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Impigh can mean to implore or to intercede, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition does 'impigh' take?
It takes 'ar' for the person you beg: D'impigh mé air teacht, I begged him to come.
How is 'impigh' different from 'iarr'?
'Iarr' is a neutral ask, while 'impigh' is an earnest, emotional plea, like English implore.
