HeyRuaHow to say “to inflame” in Irish
- Irish:
- athlas
- English:
- to inflame, relight
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- athlasadh (ag athlasadh, inflaming)
- Verbal adjective:
- athlasta
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-lus” /ˈahləsˠ/
What does “athlas” mean?
“Athlas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to inflame
- To become or make red, swollen and sore, as a wound or part of the body does.Also: become inflamed, swell up, fester.
1 other meaning: relight
- 2to relight
- To light something again, such as a fire or a lamp.Also: rekindle, light again.
“Athlas” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'athlas méI inflamed | Níor athlas méI did not inflame | Ar athlas mé?Did I inflame? |
| tú (you) | D'athlas túYou inflamed | Níor athlas túYou did not inflame | Ar athlas tú?Did you inflame? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'athlas sé / síHe inflamed | Níor athlas sé / síHe did not inflame | Ar athlas sé / sí?Did he inflame? |
| sinn (we) | D'athlasamarWe inflamed | Níor athlasamarWe did not inflame | Ar athlasamar?Did we inflame? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'athlas sibhYou inflamed | Níor athlas sibhYou did not inflame | Ar athlas sibh?Did you inflame? |
| siad (they) | D'athlas siadThey inflamed | Níor athlas siadThey did not inflame | Ar athlas siad?Did they inflame? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Athlasadh | Níor athlasadh | Ar athlasadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | AthlasaimI inflame | Ní athlasaimI do not inflame | An athlasaim?Do I inflame? |
| tú (you) | Athlasann túYou inflame | Ní athlasann túYou do not inflame | An athlasann tú?Do you inflame? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Athlasann sé / síHe inflames | Ní athlasann sé / síHe does not inflame | An athlasann sé / sí?Does he inflame? |
| sinn (we) | AthlasaimidWe inflame | Ní athlasaimidWe do not inflame | An athlasaimid?Do we inflame? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Athlasann sibhYou inflame | Ní athlasann sibhYou do not inflame | An athlasann sibh?Do you inflame? |
| siad (they) | Athlasann siadThey inflame | Ní athlasann siadThey do not inflame | An athlasann siad?Do they inflame? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Athlastar | Ní athlastar | An athlastar? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Athlasfaidh méI will inflame | Ní athlasfaidh méI will not inflame | An athlasfaidh mé?Will I inflame? |
| tú (you) | Athlasfaidh túYou will inflame | Ní athlasfaidh túYou will not inflame | An athlasfaidh tú?Will you inflame? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Athlasfaidh sé / síHe will inflame | Ní athlasfaidh sé / síHe will not inflame | An athlasfaidh sé / sí?Will he inflame? |
| sinn (we) | AthlasfaimidWe will inflame | Ní athlasfaimidWe will not inflame | An athlasfaimid?Will we inflame? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Athlasfaidh sibhYou will inflame | Ní athlasfaidh sibhYou will not inflame | An athlasfaidh sibh?Will you inflame? |
| siad (they) | Athlasfaidh siadThey will inflame | Ní athlasfaidh siadThey will not inflame | An athlasfaidh siad?Will they inflame? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Athlasfar | Ní athlasfar | An athlasfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'athlasfainnI would inflame | Ní athlasfainnI would not inflame | An athlasfainn?Would I inflame? |
| tú (you) | D'athlasfáYou would inflame | Ní athlasfáYou would not inflame | An athlasfá?Would you inflame? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'athlasfadh sé / síHe would inflame | Ní athlasfadh sé / síHe would not inflame | An athlasfadh sé / sí?Would he inflame? |
| sinn (we) | D'athlasfaimisWe would inflame | Ní athlasfaimisWe would not inflame | An athlasfaimis?Would we inflame? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'athlasfadh sibhYou would inflame | Ní athlasfadh sibhYou would not inflame | An athlasfadh sibh?Would you inflame? |
| siad (they) | D'athlasfaidísThey would inflame | Ní athlasfaidísThey would not inflame | An athlasfaidís?Would they inflame? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'athlasfaí | Ní athlasfaí | An athlasfaí? |
“Athlas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'athlas an chréacht ar a chos.
The wound on his leg became inflamed.
Athlasann an craiceann má thochaiseann tú é.
The skin becomes inflamed if you scratch it.
Athlasfaidh an gearradh mura nglanfaidh tú é.
The cut will become inflamed if you don't clean it.
D'athlasfadh an tine dá séidfeá uirthi.
The fire would relight if you blew on it.
Níor athlas an chneá ina dhiaidh sin.
The sore didn't become inflamed after that.
Ar athlas do shúil arís?
Did your eye become inflamed again?
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To inflame in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to inflame?
The Irish for to inflame is athlas (pronounced “AH-lus”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is athlasadh.
What is the verbal noun of athlas?
The verbal noun of athlas is athlasadh, used after ag for the continuous: ag athlasadh (inflaming). The verbal adjective is athlasta.
How do you say athlas in the past and the future?
Past: D'athlas mé; negative Níor athlas mé; question Ar athlas mé?. Future: Athlasfaidh mé; negative Ní athlasfaidh mé; question An athlasfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of athlas?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'athlasfainn (I would inflame); negative Ní athlasfainn; question An athlasfainn?.
Does athlas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athlas can mean to inflame or to relight, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is linked to 'athlas'?
The verbal noun 'athlasadh' also means inflammation, as in 'athlasadh na scamhóg', inflammation of the lungs.
