HeyRuaHow to say “to perpetuate” in Irish
- Irish:
- buanaigh
- English:
- to perpetuate, establish permanently
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- buanú (ag buanú, perpetuating)
- Verbal adjective:
- buanaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-ee” /ˈbˠʊnˠiː/
What does “buanaigh” mean?
“Buanaigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to perpetuate
- To make something last or continue for a long time.Also: make permanent, preserve, prolong.
1 other meaning: establish permanently
- 2to establish permanently
- To make a position or arrangement permanent, for example to make a temporary job permanent.Also: make permanent, confirm, stabilise.
“Buanaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Bhuanaigh méI perpetuated | Níor bhuanaigh méI did not perpetuate | Ar bhuanaigh mé?Did I perpetuate? |
| tú (you) | Bhuanaigh túYou perpetuated | Níor bhuanaigh túYou did not perpetuate | Ar bhuanaigh tú?Did you perpetuate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Bhuanaigh sé / síHe perpetuated | Níor bhuanaigh sé / síHe did not perpetuate | Ar bhuanaigh sé / sí?Did he perpetuate? |
| sinn (we) | BhuanaíomarWe perpetuated | Níor bhuanaíomarWe did not perpetuate | Ar bhuanaíomar?Did we perpetuate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Bhuanaigh sibhYou perpetuated | Níor bhuanaigh sibhYou did not perpetuate | Ar bhuanaigh sibh?Did you perpetuate? |
| siad (they) | Bhuanaigh siadThey perpetuated | Níor bhuanaigh siadThey did not perpetuate | Ar bhuanaigh siad?Did they perpetuate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Buanaíodh | Níor buanaíodh | Ar buanaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | BuanaímI perpetuate | Ní bhuanaímI do not perpetuate | An mbuanaím?Do I perpetuate? |
| tú (you) | Buanaíonn túYou perpetuate | Ní bhuanaíonn túYou do not perpetuate | An mbuanaíonn tú?Do you perpetuate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Buanaíonn sé / síHe perpetuates | Ní bhuanaíonn sé / síHe does not perpetuate | An mbuanaíonn sé / sí?Does he perpetuate? |
| sinn (we) | BuanaímidWe perpetuate | Ní bhuanaímidWe do not perpetuate | An mbuanaímid?Do we perpetuate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Buanaíonn sibhYou perpetuate | Ní bhuanaíonn sibhYou do not perpetuate | An mbuanaíonn sibh?Do you perpetuate? |
| siad (they) | Buanaíonn siadThey perpetuate | Ní bhuanaíonn siadThey do not perpetuate | An mbuanaíonn siad?Do they perpetuate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Buanaítear | Ní bhuanaítear | An mbuanaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Buanóidh méI will perpetuate | Ní bhuanóidh méI will not perpetuate | An mbuanóidh mé?Will I perpetuate? |
| tú (you) | Buanóidh túYou will perpetuate | Ní bhuanóidh túYou will not perpetuate | An mbuanóidh tú?Will you perpetuate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Buanóidh sé / síHe will perpetuate | Ní bhuanóidh sé / síHe will not perpetuate | An mbuanóidh sé / sí?Will he perpetuate? |
| sinn (we) | BuanóimidWe will perpetuate | Ní bhuanóimidWe will not perpetuate | An mbuanóimid?Will we perpetuate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Buanóidh sibhYou will perpetuate | Ní bhuanóidh sibhYou will not perpetuate | An mbuanóidh sibh?Will you perpetuate? |
| siad (they) | Buanóidh siadThey will perpetuate | Ní bhuanóidh siadThey will not perpetuate | An mbuanóidh siad?Will they perpetuate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Buanófar | Ní bhuanófar | An mbuanófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | BhuanóinnI would perpetuate | Ní bhuanóinnI would not perpetuate | An mbuanóinn?Would I perpetuate? |
| tú (you) | BhuanófáYou would perpetuate | Ní bhuanófáYou would not perpetuate | An mbuanófá?Would you perpetuate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Bhuanódh sé / síHe would perpetuate | Ní bhuanódh sé / síHe would not perpetuate | An mbuanódh sé / sí?Would he perpetuate? |
| sinn (we) | BhuanóimisWe would perpetuate | Ní bhuanóimisWe would not perpetuate | An mbuanóimis?Would we perpetuate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Bhuanódh sibhYou would perpetuate | Ní bhuanódh sibhYou would not perpetuate | An mbuanódh sibh?Would you perpetuate? |
| siad (they) | BhuanóidísThey would perpetuate | Ní bhuanóidísThey would not perpetuate | An mbuanóidís?Would they perpetuate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Bhuanófaí | Ní bhuanófaí | An mbuanófaí? |
“Buanaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Bhuanaigh an scéal cuimhne an laoich.
The story perpetuated the memory of the hero.
Buanaíonn na nósanna sin an éagothroime.
Those customs perpetuate inequality.
Buanóidh an leabhar seo a chuid oibre.
This book will preserve his work.
Bhuanódh an dlí sin an fhadhb.
That law would perpetuate the problem.
Níor buanaíodh a post fós.
Her job has not been made permanent yet.
Ar buanaíodh an socrú sin?
Was that arrangement made permanent?
Other verbs in Irish
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To perpetuate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to perpetuate?
The Irish for to perpetuate is buanaigh (pronounced “BUN-ee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is buanú.
What is the verbal noun of buanaigh?
The verbal noun of buanaigh is buanú, used after ag for the continuous: ag buanú (perpetuating). The verbal adjective is buanaithe.
How do you say buanaigh in the past and the future?
Past: Bhuanaigh mé; negative Níor bhuanaigh mé; question Ar bhuanaigh mé?. Future: Buanóidh mé; negative Ní bhuanóidh mé; question An mbuanóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of buanaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Bhuanóinn (I would perpetuate); negative Ní bhuanóinn; question An mbuanóinn?.
Does buanaigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Buanaigh can mean to perpetuate or to establish permanently, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What word is 'buanaigh' related to?
It comes from the adjective 'buan', meaning lasting or permanent, so 'buanaigh' means to make permanent.
