HeyRuaHow to say “to re-elect” in Irish
- Irish:
- atogh
- English:
- to re-elect, choose again
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- atoghadh (ag atoghadh, re-electing)
- Verbal adjective:
- atofa
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-tow” /ˈatˠəu/
What does “atogh” mean?
“Atogh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to re-elect
- To elect someone again to the same position or office.Also: elect again, vote back in.
1 other meaning: choose again
- 2to choose again
- To select or pick something or someone a second time.Also: reselect, pick again.
“Atogh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'atogh méI re-elected | Níor atogh méI did not re-elect | Ar atogh mé?Did I re-elect? |
| tú (you) | D'atogh túYou re-elected | Níor atogh túYou did not re-elect | Ar atogh tú?Did you re-elect? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'atogh sé / síHe re-elected | Níor atogh sé / síHe did not re-elect | Ar atogh sé / sí?Did he re-elect? |
| sinn (we) | D'atoghamarWe re-elected | Níor atoghamarWe did not re-elect | Ar atoghamar?Did we re-elect? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'atogh sibhYou re-elected | Níor atogh sibhYou did not re-elect | Ar atogh sibh?Did you re-elect? |
| siad (they) | D'atogh siadThey re-elected | Níor atogh siadThey did not re-elect | Ar atogh siad?Did they re-elect? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Atoghadh | Níor atoghadh | Ar atoghadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | AtoghaimI re-elect | Ní atoghaimI do not re-elect | An atoghaim?Do I re-elect? |
| tú (you) | Atoghann túYou re-elect | Ní atoghann túYou do not re-elect | An atoghann tú?Do you re-elect? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Atoghann sé / síHe re-elects | Ní atoghann sé / síHe does not re-elect | An atoghann sé / sí?Does he re-elect? |
| sinn (we) | AtoghaimidWe re-elect | Ní atoghaimidWe do not re-elect | An atoghaimid?Do we re-elect? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Atoghann sibhYou re-elect | Ní atoghann sibhYou do not re-elect | An atoghann sibh?Do you re-elect? |
| siad (they) | Atoghann siadThey re-elect | Ní atoghann siadThey do not re-elect | An atoghann siad?Do they re-elect? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Atoghtar | Ní atoghtar | An atoghtar? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Atoghfaidh méI will re-elect | Ní atoghfaidh méI will not re-elect | An atoghfaidh mé?Will I re-elect? |
| tú (you) | Atoghfaidh túYou will re-elect | Ní atoghfaidh túYou will not re-elect | An atoghfaidh tú?Will you re-elect? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Atoghfaidh sé / síHe will re-elect | Ní atoghfaidh sé / síHe will not re-elect | An atoghfaidh sé / sí?Will he re-elect? |
| sinn (we) | AtoghfaimidWe will re-elect | Ní atoghfaimidWe will not re-elect | An atoghfaimid?Will we re-elect? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Atoghfaidh sibhYou will re-elect | Ní atoghfaidh sibhYou will not re-elect | An atoghfaidh sibh?Will you re-elect? |
| siad (they) | Atoghfaidh siadThey will re-elect | Ní atoghfaidh siadThey will not re-elect | An atoghfaidh siad?Will they re-elect? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Atoghfar | Ní atoghfar | An atoghfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'atoghfainnI would re-elect | Ní atoghfainnI would not re-elect | An atoghfainn?Would I re-elect? |
| tú (you) | D'atoghfáYou would re-elect | Ní atoghfáYou would not re-elect | An atoghfá?Would you re-elect? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'atoghfadh sé / síHe would re-elect | Ní atoghfadh sé / síHe would not re-elect | An atoghfadh sé / sí?Would he re-elect? |
| sinn (we) | D'atoghfaimisWe would re-elect | Ní atoghfaimisWe would not re-elect | An atoghfaimis?Would we re-elect? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'atoghfadh sibhYou would re-elect | Ní atoghfadh sibhYou would not re-elect | An atoghfadh sibh?Would you re-elect? |
| siad (they) | D'atoghfaidísThey would re-elect | Ní atoghfaidísThey would not re-elect | An atoghfaidís?Would they re-elect? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'atoghfaí | Ní atoghfaí | An atoghfaí? |
“Atogh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'atogh muintir an cheantair an Teachta Dála.
The people of the area re-elected the TD.
Atoghann siad an cathaoirleach gach bliain.
They re-elect the chairperson every year.
An atoghfaidh siad an t-uachtarán arís?
Will they re-elect the president again?
D'atoghfadh na baill í dá seasfadh sí.
The members would re-elect her if she stood.
Níor atoghadh an comhairleoir sa toghchán.
The councillor was not re-elected in the election.
Ar atoghadh an rúnaí ag an gcruinniú?
Was the secretary re-elected at the meeting?
Other verbs in Irish
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To re-elect in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to re-elect?
The Irish for to re-elect is atogh (pronounced “AH-tow”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is atoghadh.
What is the verbal noun of atogh?
The verbal noun of atogh is atoghadh, used after ag for the continuous: ag atoghadh (re-electing). The verbal adjective is atofa.
How do you say atogh in the past and the future?
Past: D'atogh mé; negative Níor atogh mé; question Ar atogh mé?. Future: Atoghfaidh mé; negative Ní atoghfaidh mé; question An atoghfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of atogh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'atoghfainn (I would re-elect); negative Ní atoghfainn; question An atoghfainn?.
Does atogh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Atogh can mean to re-elect or to choose again, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'atogh' related to 'togh'?
'Atogh' is 'togh' (elect) with the prefix 'ath-' meaning 'again', so 'atogh' means 're-elect'. The verbal adjective 'atofa' gives 'atofa' for 're-elected'.
