HeyRuaHow to say “to recall” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlghair
- English:
- to recall, revoke
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- cúlghairm (ag cúlghairm, recalling)
- Verbal adjective:
- cúlghairthe
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-ghar” /ˈkuːlˌɣaɾʲ/
What does “cúlghair” mean?
“Cúlghair” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to recall
- To call someone back officially, such as an ambassador or representative, or to order something to be returned.Also: call back, summon back, withdraw.
1 other meaning: revoke
- 2to revoke
- To cancel or withdraw an order, decision or permission.Also: rescind, withdraw, cancel.
Other Irish verbs for to recall: cuimhnigh (remember)
“Cúlghair” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Chúlghair méI recalled | Níor chúlghair méI did not recall | Ar chúlghair mé?Did I recall? |
| tú (you) | Chúlghair túYou recalled | Níor chúlghair túYou did not recall | Ar chúlghair tú?Did you recall? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Chúlghair sé / síHe recalled | Níor chúlghair sé / síHe did not recall | Ar chúlghair sé / sí?Did he recall? |
| sinn (we) | ChúlghaireamarWe recalled | Níor chúlghaireamarWe did not recall | Ar chúlghaireamar?Did we recall? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Chúlghair sibhYou recalled | Níor chúlghair sibhYou did not recall | Ar chúlghair sibh?Did you recall? |
| siad (they) | Chúlghair siadThey recalled | Níor chúlghair siadThey did not recall | Ar chúlghair siad?Did they recall? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Cúlghaireadh | Níor cúlghaireadh | Ar cúlghaireadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | CúlghairimI recall | Ní chúlghairimI do not recall | An gcúlghairim?Do I recall? |
| tú (you) | Cúlghaireann túYou recall | Ní chúlghaireann túYou do not recall | An gcúlghaireann tú?Do you recall? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Cúlghaireann sé / síHe recalls | Ní chúlghaireann sé / síHe does not recall | An gcúlghaireann sé / sí?Does he recall? |
| sinn (we) | CúlghairimidWe recall | Ní chúlghairimidWe do not recall | An gcúlghairimid?Do we recall? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Cúlghaireann sibhYou recall | Ní chúlghaireann sibhYou do not recall | An gcúlghaireann sibh?Do you recall? |
| siad (they) | Cúlghaireann siadThey recall | Ní chúlghaireann siadThey do not recall | An gcúlghaireann siad?Do they recall? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Cúlghairtear | Ní chúlghairtear | An gcúlghairtear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Cúlghairfidh méI will recall | Ní chúlghairfidh méI will not recall | An gcúlghairfidh mé?Will I recall? |
| tú (you) | Cúlghairfidh túYou will recall | Ní chúlghairfidh túYou will not recall | An gcúlghairfidh tú?Will you recall? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Cúlghairfidh sé / síHe will recall | Ní chúlghairfidh sé / síHe will not recall | An gcúlghairfidh sé / sí?Will he recall? |
| sinn (we) | CúlghairfimidWe will recall | Ní chúlghairfimidWe will not recall | An gcúlghairfimid?Will we recall? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Cúlghairfidh sibhYou will recall | Ní chúlghairfidh sibhYou will not recall | An gcúlghairfidh sibh?Will you recall? |
| siad (they) | Cúlghairfidh siadThey will recall | Ní chúlghairfidh siadThey will not recall | An gcúlghairfidh siad?Will they recall? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Cúlghairfear | Ní chúlghairfear | An gcúlghairfear? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ChúlghairfinnI would recall | Ní chúlghairfinnI would not recall | An gcúlghairfinn?Would I recall? |
| tú (you) | ChúlghairfeáYou would recall | Ní chúlghairfeáYou would not recall | An gcúlghairfeá?Would you recall? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Chúlghairfeadh sé / síHe would recall | Ní chúlghairfeadh sé / síHe would not recall | An gcúlghairfeadh sé / sí?Would he recall? |
| sinn (we) | ChúlghairfimisWe would recall | Ní chúlghairfimisWe would not recall | An gcúlghairfimis?Would we recall? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Chúlghairfeadh sibhYou would recall | Ní chúlghairfeadh sibhYou would not recall | An gcúlghairfeadh sibh?Would you recall? |
| siad (they) | ChúlghairfidísThey would recall | Ní chúlghairfidísThey would not recall | An gcúlghairfidís?Would they recall? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Chúlghairfí | Ní chúlghairfí | An gcúlghairfí? |
“Cúlghair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Chúlghair an rialtas an t-ambasadóir inné.
The government recalled the ambassador yesterday.
Cúlghaireann an comhlacht earraí lochtacha go minic.
The company often recalls faulty goods.
Cúlghairfidh siad na saighdiúirí an tseachtain seo chugainn.
They will recall the soldiers next week.
Chúlghairfeadh an tAire an t-ordú dá mbeadh gá leis.
The Minister would revoke the order if it were necessary.
Níor chúlghair siad an ceadúnas fós.
They have not revoked the licence yet.
Ar chúlghair siad an t-ionadaí?
Did they recall the representative?
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To recall in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to recall?
The Irish for to recall is cúlghair (pronounced “KOOL-ghar”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is cúlghairm.
What is the verbal noun of cúlghair?
The verbal noun of cúlghair is cúlghairm, used after ag for the continuous: ag cúlghairm (recalling). The verbal adjective is cúlghairthe.
How do you say cúlghair in the past and the future?
Past: Chúlghair mé; negative Níor chúlghair mé; question Ar chúlghair mé?. Future: Cúlghairfidh mé; negative Ní chúlghairfidh mé; question An gcúlghairfidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of cúlghair?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Chúlghairfinn (I would recall); negative Ní chúlghairfinn; question An gcúlghairfinn?.
Does cúlghair have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúlghair can mean to recall or to revoke, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'cúlghair' and 'aisghair'?
'Cúlghair' usually means to recall a person, such as an ambassador, while 'aisghair' is the usual legal word for repealing a law. Both can mean to revoke something.
