HeyRuaHow to say “to modulate” in Irish
- Irish:
- modhnaigh
- English:
- to modulate, modify
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- modhnú (ag modhnú, modulating)
- Verbal adjective:
- modhnaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “MOH-nee” /ˈmˠoːnˠə/
What does “modhnaigh” mean?
“Modhnaigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to modulate
- To vary the pitch, tone or frequency of a voice, sound or signal.Also: vary the tone, adjust the pitch.
1 other meaning: modify
- 2to modify
- To change something slightly or in a controlled way.Also: adjust, moderate.
“Modhnaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Mhodhnaigh méI modulated | Níor mhodhnaigh méI did not modulate | Ar mhodhnaigh mé?Did I modulate? |
| tú (you) | Mhodhnaigh túYou modulated | Níor mhodhnaigh túYou did not modulate | Ar mhodhnaigh tú?Did you modulate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Mhodhnaigh sé / síHe modulated | Níor mhodhnaigh sé / síHe did not modulate | Ar mhodhnaigh sé / sí?Did he modulate? |
| sinn (we) | MhodhnaíomarWe modulated | Níor mhodhnaíomarWe did not modulate | Ar mhodhnaíomar?Did we modulate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Mhodhnaigh sibhYou modulated | Níor mhodhnaigh sibhYou did not modulate | Ar mhodhnaigh sibh?Did you modulate? |
| siad (they) | Mhodhnaigh siadThey modulated | Níor mhodhnaigh siadThey did not modulate | Ar mhodhnaigh siad?Did they modulate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Modhnaíodh | Níor modhnaíodh | Ar modhnaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ModhnaímI modulate | Ní mhodhnaímI do not modulate | An modhnaím?Do I modulate? |
| tú (you) | Modhnaíonn túYou modulate | Ní mhodhnaíonn túYou do not modulate | An modhnaíonn tú?Do you modulate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Modhnaíonn sé / síHe modulates | Ní mhodhnaíonn sé / síHe does not modulate | An modhnaíonn sé / sí?Does he modulate? |
| sinn (we) | ModhnaímidWe modulate | Ní mhodhnaímidWe do not modulate | An modhnaímid?Do we modulate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Modhnaíonn sibhYou modulate | Ní mhodhnaíonn sibhYou do not modulate | An modhnaíonn sibh?Do you modulate? |
| siad (they) | Modhnaíonn siadThey modulate | Ní mhodhnaíonn siadThey do not modulate | An modhnaíonn siad?Do they modulate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Modhnaítear | Ní mhodhnaítear | An modhnaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Modhnóidh méI will modulate | Ní mhodhnóidh méI will not modulate | An modhnóidh mé?Will I modulate? |
| tú (you) | Modhnóidh túYou will modulate | Ní mhodhnóidh túYou will not modulate | An modhnóidh tú?Will you modulate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Modhnóidh sé / síHe will modulate | Ní mhodhnóidh sé / síHe will not modulate | An modhnóidh sé / sí?Will he modulate? |
| sinn (we) | ModhnóimidWe will modulate | Ní mhodhnóimidWe will not modulate | An modhnóimid?Will we modulate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Modhnóidh sibhYou will modulate | Ní mhodhnóidh sibhYou will not modulate | An modhnóidh sibh?Will you modulate? |
| siad (they) | Modhnóidh siadThey will modulate | Ní mhodhnóidh siadThey will not modulate | An modhnóidh siad?Will they modulate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Modhnófar | Ní mhodhnófar | An modhnófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | MhodhnóinnI would modulate | Ní mhodhnóinnI would not modulate | An modhnóinn?Would I modulate? |
| tú (you) | MhodhnófáYou would modulate | Ní mhodhnófáYou would not modulate | An modhnófá?Would you modulate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Mhodhnódh sé / síHe would modulate | Ní mhodhnódh sé / síHe would not modulate | An modhnódh sé / sí?Would he modulate? |
| sinn (we) | MhodhnóimisWe would modulate | Ní mhodhnóimisWe would not modulate | An modhnóimis?Would we modulate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Mhodhnódh sibhYou would modulate | Ní mhodhnódh sibhYou would not modulate | An modhnódh sibh?Would you modulate? |
| siad (they) | MhodhnóidísThey would modulate | Ní mhodhnóidísThey would not modulate | An modhnóidís?Would they modulate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Mhodhnófaí | Ní mhodhnófaí | An modhnófaí? |
“Modhnaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Mhodhnaigh an t-amhránaí a guth go cúramach.
The singer modulated her voice carefully.
Modhnaíonn an gléas seo an comhartha raidió.
This device modulates the radio signal.
Modhnóidh siad an plean roimh an gcruinniú.
They will modify the plan before the meeting.
Mhodhnódh sé a ghuth dá n-iarrfá air.
He would modulate his voice if you asked him.
Níor mhodhnaigh an ceoltóir an gléas ar chor ar bith.
The musician did not change key at all.
Ar mhodhnaigh tú na socruithe?
Did you adjust the settings?
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To modulate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to modulate?
The Irish for to modulate is modhnaigh (pronounced “MOH-nee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is modhnú.
What is the verbal noun of modhnaigh?
The verbal noun of modhnaigh is modhnú, used after ag for the continuous: ag modhnú (modulating). The verbal adjective is modhnaithe.
How do you say modhnaigh in the past and the future?
Past: Mhodhnaigh mé; negative Níor mhodhnaigh mé; question Ar mhodhnaigh mé?. Future: Modhnóidh mé; negative Ní mhodhnóidh mé; question An modhnóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of modhnaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Mhodhnóinn (I would modulate); negative Ní mhodhnóinn; question An modhnóinn?.
Does modhnaigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Modhnaigh can mean to modulate or to modify, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'modhnaigh' and 'athraigh'?
'Athraigh' is the everyday verb for change, while 'modhnaigh' is technical, used mainly for modulating sound, voice or signals, as in 'modhnú minicíochta' (frequency modulation).
