HeyRuaHow to say “to mention” in Irish
- Irish:
- luaigh
- English:
- to mention, cite, associate
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- lua (ag lua, mentioning)
- Verbal adjective:
- luaite
- Pronunciation:
- “loo-ig” /l̪ˠuəɟ/
What does “luaigh” mean?
“Luaigh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to mention
- To refer to someone or something briefly when speaking or writing.Also: refer to, name.
2 other meanings: cite or associate
- 2to cite
- To quote or name something, such as a source or a reason, in support of a point.Also: quote, adduce.
- 3to associate
- To link someone's name with another person or thing, especially in talk of romance or marriage.Also: link, connect.
Other Irish verbs for to mention: trácht (mention)
“Luaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Luaigh méI mentioned | Níor luaigh méI did not mention | Ar luaigh mé?Did I mention? |
| tú (you) | Luaigh túYou mentioned | Níor luaigh túYou did not mention | Ar luaigh tú?Did you mention? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Luaigh sé / síHe mentioned | Níor luaigh sé / síHe did not mention | Ar luaigh sé / sí?Did he mention? |
| sinn (we) | LuamarWe mentioned | Níor luamarWe did not mention | Ar luamar?Did we mention? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Luaigh sibhYou mentioned | Níor luaigh sibhYou did not mention | Ar luaigh sibh?Did you mention? |
| siad (they) | Luaigh siadThey mentioned | Níor luaigh siadThey did not mention | Ar luaigh siad?Did they mention? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Luadh | Níor luadh | Ar luadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | LuaimI mention | Ní luaimI do not mention | An luaim?Do I mention? |
| tú (you) | Luann túYou mention | Ní luann túYou do not mention | An luann tú?Do you mention? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Luann sé / síHe mentions | Ní luann sé / síHe does not mention | An luann sé / sí?Does he mention? |
| sinn (we) | LuaimidWe mention | Ní luaimidWe do not mention | An luaimid?Do we mention? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Luann sibhYou mention | Ní luann sibhYou do not mention | An luann sibh?Do you mention? |
| siad (they) | Luann siadThey mention | Ní luann siadThey do not mention | An luann siad?Do they mention? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Luaitear | Ní luaitear | An luaitear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Luafaidh méI will mention | Ní luafaidh méI will not mention | An luafaidh mé?Will I mention? |
| tú (you) | Luafaidh túYou will mention | Ní luafaidh túYou will not mention | An luafaidh tú?Will you mention? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Luafaidh sé / síHe will mention | Ní luafaidh sé / síHe will not mention | An luafaidh sé / sí?Will he mention? |
| sinn (we) | LuafaimidWe will mention | Ní luafaimidWe will not mention | An luafaimid?Will we mention? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Luafaidh sibhYou will mention | Ní luafaidh sibhYou will not mention | An luafaidh sibh?Will you mention? |
| siad (they) | Luafaidh siadThey will mention | Ní luafaidh siadThey will not mention | An luafaidh siad?Will they mention? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Luafar | Ní luafar | An luafar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | LuafainnI would mention | Ní luafainnI would not mention | An luafainn?Would I mention? |
| tú (you) | LuafáYou would mention | Ní luafáYou would not mention | An luafá?Would you mention? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Luafadh sé / síHe would mention | Ní luafadh sé / síHe would not mention | An luafadh sé / sí?Would he mention? |
| sinn (we) | LuafaimisWe would mention | Ní luafaimisWe would not mention | An luafaimis?Would we mention? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Luafadh sibhYou would mention | Ní luafadh sibhYou would not mention | An luafadh sibh?Would you mention? |
| siad (they) | LuafaidísThey would mention | Ní luafaidísThey would not mention | An luafaidís?Would they mention? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Luafaí | Ní luafaí | An luafaí? |
“Luaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Other verbs in Irish
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To mention in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to mention?
The Irish for to mention is luaigh (pronounced “loo-ig”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is lua.
What is the verbal noun of luaigh?
The verbal noun of luaigh is lua, used after ag for the continuous: ag lua (mentioning). The verbal adjective is luaite.
How do you say luaigh in the past and the future?
Past: Luaigh mé; negative Níor luaigh mé; question Ar luaigh mé?. Future: Luafaidh mé; negative Ní luafaidh mé; question An luafaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of luaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Luafainn (I would mention); negative Ní luafainn; question An luafainn?.
Does luaigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Luaigh can mean to mention, to cite or to associate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'luaigh' and 'tagair'?
'Luaigh' means to mention something directly, while 'tagair do' means to refer to something. You say 'luaigh sé an scéal' but 'thagair sé don scéal'.
How do I say 'mention it to someone'?
Use 'le': 'luaigh le Seán é' means 'mention it to Seán'.
