HeyRuaHow to say “to prepare” in Irish
- Irish:
- ullmhaigh
- English:
- to prepare, prepare for, draw up
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- ullmhú (ag ullmhú, preparing)
- Verbal adjective:
- ullmhaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “UL-uh-vig” /ˈʊl̪ˠəvˠɪɟ/
What does “ullmhaigh” mean?
“Ullmhaigh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to prepare
- To make something or someone ready for use or for an event.Also: get ready, make ready, ready.
2 other meanings: prepare for or draw up
- 2to prepare for
- To get yourself ready for something that is going to happen, such as an exam or journey.Also: get ready for, train for, study for.
- 3to draw up
- To produce a plan, report or document.Also: prepare, draft, compile.
“Ullmhaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'ullmhaigh méI prepared | Níor ullmhaigh méI did not prepare | Ar ullmhaigh mé?Did I prepare? |
| tú (you) | D'ullmhaigh túYou prepared | Níor ullmhaigh túYou did not prepare | Ar ullmhaigh tú?Did you prepare? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'ullmhaigh sé / síHe prepared | Níor ullmhaigh sé / síHe did not prepare | Ar ullmhaigh sé / sí?Did he prepare? |
| sinn (we) | D'ullmhaíomarWe prepared | Níor ullmhaíomarWe did not prepare | Ar ullmhaíomar?Did we prepare? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'ullmhaigh sibhYou prepared | Níor ullmhaigh sibhYou did not prepare | Ar ullmhaigh sibh?Did you prepare? |
| siad (they) | D'ullmhaigh siadThey prepared | Níor ullmhaigh siadThey did not prepare | Ar ullmhaigh siad?Did they prepare? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Ullmhaíodh | Níor ullmhaíodh | Ar ullmhaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | UllmhaímI prepare | Ní ullmhaímI do not prepare | An ullmhaím?Do I prepare? |
| tú (you) | Ullmhaíonn túYou prepare | Ní ullmhaíonn túYou do not prepare | An ullmhaíonn tú?Do you prepare? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Ullmhaíonn sé / síHe prepares | Ní ullmhaíonn sé / síHe does not prepare | An ullmhaíonn sé / sí?Does he prepare? |
| sinn (we) | UllmhaímidWe prepare | Ní ullmhaímidWe do not prepare | An ullmhaímid?Do we prepare? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Ullmhaíonn sibhYou prepare | Ní ullmhaíonn sibhYou do not prepare | An ullmhaíonn sibh?Do you prepare? |
| siad (they) | Ullmhaíonn siadThey prepare | Ní ullmhaíonn siadThey do not prepare | An ullmhaíonn siad?Do they prepare? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Ullmhaítear | Ní ullmhaítear | An ullmhaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Ullmhóidh méI will prepare | Ní ullmhóidh méI will not prepare | An ullmhóidh mé?Will I prepare? |
| tú (you) | Ullmhóidh túYou will prepare | Ní ullmhóidh túYou will not prepare | An ullmhóidh tú?Will you prepare? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Ullmhóidh sé / síHe will prepare | Ní ullmhóidh sé / síHe will not prepare | An ullmhóidh sé / sí?Will he prepare? |
| sinn (we) | UllmhóimidWe will prepare | Ní ullmhóimidWe will not prepare | An ullmhóimid?Will we prepare? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Ullmhóidh sibhYou will prepare | Ní ullmhóidh sibhYou will not prepare | An ullmhóidh sibh?Will you prepare? |
| siad (they) | Ullmhóidh siadThey will prepare | Ní ullmhóidh siadThey will not prepare | An ullmhóidh siad?Will they prepare? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Ullmhófar | Ní ullmhófar | An ullmhófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'ullmhóinnI would prepare | Ní ullmhóinnI would not prepare | An ullmhóinn?Would I prepare? |
| tú (you) | D'ullmhófáYou would prepare | Ní ullmhófáYou would not prepare | An ullmhófá?Would you prepare? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'ullmhódh sé / síHe would prepare | Ní ullmhódh sé / síHe would not prepare | An ullmhódh sé / sí?Would he prepare? |
| sinn (we) | D'ullmhóimisWe would prepare | Ní ullmhóimisWe would not prepare | An ullmhóimis?Would we prepare? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'ullmhódh sibhYou would prepare | Ní ullmhódh sibhYou would not prepare | An ullmhódh sibh?Would you prepare? |
| siad (they) | D'ullmhóidísThey would prepare | Ní ullmhóidísThey would not prepare | An ullmhóidís?Would they prepare? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'ullmhófaí | Ní ullmhófaí | An ullmhófaí? |
“Ullmhaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'ullmhaigh sí bricfeasta dúinn ar maidin.
She prepared breakfast for us this morning.
Ullmhaíonn sé an dinnéar gach oíche.
He prepares the dinner every night.
Ullmhóidh an Roinn plean nua.
The Department will prepare a new plan.
D'ullmhóinn níos fearr dá mbeadh am agam.
I would prepare better if I had time.
Níor ullmhaigh siad don scrúdú.
They didn't prepare for the exam.
Ar ullmhaigh tú do mhála don turas?
Did you get your bag ready for the trip?
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To prepare in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to prepare?
The Irish for to prepare is ullmhaigh (pronounced “UL-uh-vig”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is ullmhú.
What is the verbal noun of ullmhaigh?
The verbal noun of ullmhaigh is ullmhú, used after ag for the continuous: ag ullmhú (preparing). The verbal adjective is ullmhaithe.
How do you say ullmhaigh in the past and the future?
Past: D'ullmhaigh mé; negative Níor ullmhaigh mé; question Ar ullmhaigh mé?. Future: Ullmhóidh mé; negative Ní ullmhóidh mé; question An ullmhóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of ullmhaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'ullmhóinn (I would prepare); negative Ní ullmhóinn; question An ullmhóinn?.
Does ullmhaigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ullmhaigh can mean to prepare, to prepare for or to draw up, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ullmhaigh' and 'réitigh'?
Both can mean prepare: 'ullmhaigh' is the usual word for preparing for an event or drawing up a plan, while 'réitigh' also means settle or solve, as in 'réitigh fadhb'.
How do I say 'prepare for' something?
Use 'le haghaidh' or 'faoi choinne' with the genitive: 'Tá mé ag ullmhú le haghaidh an scrúdaithe'.
