HeyRuaHow to say “to name” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainmnigh
- English:
- to name, nominate
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- ainmniú (ag ainmniú, naming)
- Verbal adjective:
- ainmnithe
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-a-mi-nee” /ˈanʲəmʲənʲiː/
What does “ainmnigh” mean?
“Ainmnigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to name
- To give a name to someone or something, or to say the name of someone.Also: call, identify, specify.
1 other meaning: nominate
- 2to nominate
- To put someone forward or appoint them officially for a position or role.Also: appoint, designate.
“Ainmnigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'ainmnigh méI named | Níor ainmnigh méI did not name | Ar ainmnigh mé?Did I name? |
| tú (you) | D'ainmnigh túYou named | Níor ainmnigh túYou did not name | Ar ainmnigh tú?Did you name? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'ainmnigh sé / síHe named | Níor ainmnigh sé / síHe did not name | Ar ainmnigh sé / sí?Did he name? |
| sinn (we) | D'ainmníomarWe named | Níor ainmníomarWe did not name | Ar ainmníomar?Did we name? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'ainmnigh sibhYou named | Níor ainmnigh sibhYou did not name | Ar ainmnigh sibh?Did you name? |
| siad (they) | D'ainmnigh siadThey named | Níor ainmnigh siadThey did not name | Ar ainmnigh siad?Did they name? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Ainmníodh | Níor ainmníodh | Ar ainmníodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | AinmnímI name | Ní ainmnímI do not name | An ainmním?Do I name? |
| tú (you) | Ainmníonn túYou name | Ní ainmníonn túYou do not name | An ainmníonn tú?Do you name? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Ainmníonn sé / síHe names | Ní ainmníonn sé / síHe does not name | An ainmníonn sé / sí?Does he name? |
| sinn (we) | AinmnímidWe name | Ní ainmnímidWe do not name | An ainmnímid?Do we name? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Ainmníonn sibhYou name | Ní ainmníonn sibhYou do not name | An ainmníonn sibh?Do you name? |
| siad (they) | Ainmníonn siadThey name | Ní ainmníonn siadThey do not name | An ainmníonn siad?Do they name? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Ainmnítear | Ní ainmnítear | An ainmnítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Ainmneoidh méI will name | Ní ainmneoidh méI will not name | An ainmneoidh mé?Will I name? |
| tú (you) | Ainmneoidh túYou will name | Ní ainmneoidh túYou will not name | An ainmneoidh tú?Will you name? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Ainmneoidh sé / síHe will name | Ní ainmneoidh sé / síHe will not name | An ainmneoidh sé / sí?Will he name? |
| sinn (we) | AinmneoimidWe will name | Ní ainmneoimidWe will not name | An ainmneoimid?Will we name? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Ainmneoidh sibhYou will name | Ní ainmneoidh sibhYou will not name | An ainmneoidh sibh?Will you name? |
| siad (they) | Ainmneoidh siadThey will name | Ní ainmneoidh siadThey will not name | An ainmneoidh siad?Will they name? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Ainmneofar | Ní ainmneofar | An ainmneofar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'ainmneoinnI would name | Ní ainmneoinnI would not name | An ainmneoinn?Would I name? |
| tú (you) | D'ainmneofáYou would name | Ní ainmneofáYou would not name | An ainmneofá?Would you name? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'ainmneodh sé / síHe would name | Ní ainmneodh sé / síHe would not name | An ainmneodh sé / sí?Would he name? |
| sinn (we) | D'ainmneoimisWe would name | Ní ainmneoimisWe would not name | An ainmneoimis?Would we name? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'ainmneodh sibhYou would name | Ní ainmneodh sibhYou would not name | An ainmneodh sibh?Would you name? |
| siad (they) | D'ainmneoidísThey would name | Ní ainmneoidísThey would not name | An ainmneoidís?Would they name? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'ainmneofaí | Ní ainmneofaí | An ainmneofaí? |
“Ainmnigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'ainmnigh siad an leanbh as a seanmháthair.
They named the baby after her grandmother.
Ainmníonn an coiste an buaiteoir gach bliain.
The committee names the winner every year.
Ainmneoidh an rialtas cathaoirleach nua amárach.
The government will nominate a new chairperson tomorrow.
D'ainmneodh sí an fear dá mbeadh sé de mhisneach aici.
She would name the man if she had the courage.
Níor ainmníodh an t-iarrthóir fós.
The candidate has not been named yet.
Ar ainmnigh tú an madra nua?
Did you name the new dog?
Other verbs in Irish
More everyday Irish verbs to learn next.
To name in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to name?
The Irish for to name is ainmnigh (pronounced “AN-a-mi-nee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is ainmniú.
What is the verbal noun of ainmnigh?
The verbal noun of ainmnigh is ainmniú, used after ag for the continuous: ag ainmniú (naming). The verbal adjective is ainmnithe.
How do you say ainmnigh in the past and the future?
Past: D'ainmnigh mé; negative Níor ainmnigh mé; question Ar ainmnigh mé?. Future: Ainmneoidh mé; negative Ní ainmneoidh mé; question An ainmneoidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of ainmnigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'ainmneoinn (I would name); negative Ní ainmneoinn; question An ainmneoinn?.
Does ainmnigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ainmnigh can mean to name or to nominate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'named after' with ainmnigh?
Use 'i ndiaidh' or 'as': 'Ainmníodh an halla i ndiaidh Naomh Pádraig' means the hall was named after Saint Patrick.
What is the difference between ainmnigh and toghaigh?
'Ainmnigh' means to name or nominate someone, while 'togh' means to elect or choose by vote.
