HeyRuaHow to say “to press” in Irish
- Irish:
- brúigh
- English:
- to press, push, crush
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- brú (ag brú, pressing)
- Verbal adjective:
- brúite
- Pronunciation:
- “broo” /bˠɾˠuːj/
What does “brúigh” mean?
“Brúigh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to press
- To apply steady force to something, such as a button or a surface.Also: push down, squeeze.
“Brúigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Bhrúigh méI pressed | Níor bhrúigh méI did not press | Ar bhrúigh mé?Did I press? |
| tú (you) | Bhrúigh túYou pressed | Níor bhrúigh túYou did not press | Ar bhrúigh tú?Did you press? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Bhrúigh sé / síHe pressed | Níor bhrúigh sé / síHe did not press | Ar bhrúigh sé / sí?Did he press? |
| sinn (we) | BhrúmarWe pressed | Níor bhrúmarWe did not press | Ar bhrúmar?Did we press? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Bhrúigh sibhYou pressed | Níor bhrúigh sibhYou did not press | Ar bhrúigh sibh?Did you press? |
| siad (they) | Bhrúigh siadThey pressed | Níor bhrúigh siadThey did not press | Ar bhrúigh siad?Did they press? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Brúdh | Níor brúdh | Ar brúdh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | BrúimI press | Ní bhrúimI do not press | An mbrúim?Do I press? |
| tú (you) | Brúnn túYou press | Ní bhrúnn túYou do not press | An mbrúnn tú?Do you press? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Brúnn sé / síHe presses | Ní bhrúnn sé / síHe does not press | An mbrúnn sé / sí?Does he press? |
| sinn (we) | BrúimidWe press | Ní bhrúimidWe do not press | An mbrúimid?Do we press? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Brúnn sibhYou press | Ní bhrúnn sibhYou do not press | An mbrúnn sibh?Do you press? |
| siad (they) | Brúnn siadThey press | Ní bhrúnn siadThey do not press | An mbrúnn siad?Do they press? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Brúitear | Ní bhrúitear | An mbrúitear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Brúfaidh méI will press | Ní bhrúfaidh méI will not press | An mbrúfaidh mé?Will I press? |
| tú (you) | Brúfaidh túYou will press | Ní bhrúfaidh túYou will not press | An mbrúfaidh tú?Will you press? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Brúfaidh sé / síHe will press | Ní bhrúfaidh sé / síHe will not press | An mbrúfaidh sé / sí?Will he press? |
| sinn (we) | BrúfaimidWe will press | Ní bhrúfaimidWe will not press | An mbrúfaimid?Will we press? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Brúfaidh sibhYou will press | Ní bhrúfaidh sibhYou will not press | An mbrúfaidh sibh?Will you press? |
| siad (they) | Brúfaidh siadThey will press | Ní bhrúfaidh siadThey will not press | An mbrúfaidh siad?Will they press? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Brúfar | Ní bhrúfar | An mbrúfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | BhrúfainnI would press | Ní bhrúfainnI would not press | An mbrúfainn?Would I press? |
| tú (you) | BhrúfáYou would press | Ní bhrúfáYou would not press | An mbrúfá?Would you press? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Bhrúfadh sé / síHe would press | Ní bhrúfadh sé / síHe would not press | An mbrúfadh sé / sí?Would he press? |
| sinn (we) | BhrúfaimisWe would press | Ní bhrúfaimisWe would not press | An mbrúfaimis?Would we press? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Bhrúfadh sibhYou would press | Ní bhrúfadh sibhYou would not press | An mbrúfadh sibh?Would you press? |
| siad (they) | BhrúfaidísThey would press | Ní bhrúfaidísThey would not press | An mbrúfaidís?Would they press? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Bhrúfaí | Ní bhrúfaí | An mbrúfaí? |
“Brúigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Bhrúigh sé an cnaipe agus d'oscail an doras.
He pressed the button and the door opened.
Brúnn na páistí a chéile sa scuaine.
The children push each other in the queue.
Brúfaidh mé na prátaí don dinnéar.
I will mash the potatoes for dinner.
Bhrúfainn an carr dá mbeadh cabhair agam.
I would push the car if I had help.
Níor bhrúigh mé thú, a dhuine!
I didn't push you, man!
Ar bhrúigh tú an cloigín?
Did you press the bell?
Other verbs in Irish
More everyday Irish verbs to learn next.
To press in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to press?
The Irish for to press is brúigh (pronounced “broo”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is brú.
What is the verbal noun of brúigh?
The verbal noun of brúigh is brú, used after ag for the continuous: ag brú (pressing). The verbal adjective is brúite.
How do you say brúigh in the past and the future?
Past: Bhrúigh mé; negative Níor bhrúigh mé; question Ar bhrúigh mé?. Future: Brúfaidh mé; negative Ní bhrúfaidh mé; question An mbrúfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of brúigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Bhrúfainn (I would press); negative Ní bhrúfainn; question An mbrúfainn?.
Does brúigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Brúigh can mean to press, to push or to crush, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'mashed potatoes' with this verb?
Use the verbal adjective: 'prátaí brúite' means mashed potatoes.
What does the verbal noun 'brú' mean on its own?
'Brú' also means pressure or a crush of people, as in 'brú oibre' (work pressure).
