HeyRuaHow to say “to recite” in Irish
- Irish:
- aithris
- English:
- to recite, narrate, imitate
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- aithris (ag aithris, reciting)
- Verbal adjective:
- aithriste
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-rish” /ˈahɾʲɪʃ/
What does “aithris” mean?
“Aithris” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to recite
- To say a poem, prayer or text aloud from memory.Also: say aloud, repeat.
2 other meanings: narrate or imitate
- 2to narrate
- To tell or relate a story or an account of events.Also: relate, tell, report.
- 3to imitate
- To copy the way someone speaks or acts, often to mock them.Also: mimic, copy, mock.
Other entries for “aithris”
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“Aithris” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'aithris méI recited | Níor aithris méI did not recite | Ar aithris mé?Did I recite? |
| tú (you) | D'aithris túYou recited | Níor aithris túYou did not recite | Ar aithris tú?Did you recite? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'aithris sé / síHe recited | Níor aithris sé / síHe did not recite | Ar aithris sé / sí?Did he recite? |
| sinn (we) | D'aithrisíomarWe recited | Níor aithrisíomarWe did not recite | Ar aithrisíomar?Did we recite? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'aithris sibhYou recited | Níor aithris sibhYou did not recite | Ar aithris sibh?Did you recite? |
| siad (they) | D'aithris siadThey recited | Níor aithris siadThey did not recite | Ar aithris siad?Did they recite? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Aithrisíodh | Níor aithrisíodh | Ar aithrisíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | AithrisímI recite | Ní aithrisímI do not recite | An aithrisím?Do I recite? |
| tú (you) | Aithrisíonn túYou recite | Ní aithrisíonn túYou do not recite | An aithrisíonn tú?Do you recite? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Aithrisíonn sé / síHe recites | Ní aithrisíonn sé / síHe does not recite | An aithrisíonn sé / sí?Does he recite? |
| sinn (we) | AithrisímidWe recite | Ní aithrisímidWe do not recite | An aithrisímid?Do we recite? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Aithrisíonn sibhYou recite | Ní aithrisíonn sibhYou do not recite | An aithrisíonn sibh?Do you recite? |
| siad (they) | Aithrisíonn siadThey recite | Ní aithrisíonn siadThey do not recite | An aithrisíonn siad?Do they recite? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Aithrisítear | Ní aithrisítear | An aithrisítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Aithriseoidh méI will recite | Ní aithriseoidh méI will not recite | An aithriseoidh mé?Will I recite? |
| tú (you) | Aithriseoidh túYou will recite | Ní aithriseoidh túYou will not recite | An aithriseoidh tú?Will you recite? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Aithriseoidh sé / síHe will recite | Ní aithriseoidh sé / síHe will not recite | An aithriseoidh sé / sí?Will he recite? |
| sinn (we) | AithriseoimidWe will recite | Ní aithriseoimidWe will not recite | An aithriseoimid?Will we recite? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Aithriseoidh sibhYou will recite | Ní aithriseoidh sibhYou will not recite | An aithriseoidh sibh?Will you recite? |
| siad (they) | Aithriseoidh siadThey will recite | Ní aithriseoidh siadThey will not recite | An aithriseoidh siad?Will they recite? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Aithriseofar | Ní aithriseofar | An aithriseofar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'aithriseoinnI would recite | Ní aithriseoinnI would not recite | An aithriseoinn?Would I recite? |
| tú (you) | D'aithriseofáYou would recite | Ní aithriseofáYou would not recite | An aithriseofá?Would you recite? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'aithriseodh sé / síHe would recite | Ní aithriseodh sé / síHe would not recite | An aithriseodh sé / sí?Would he recite? |
| sinn (we) | D'aithriseoimisWe would recite | Ní aithriseoimisWe would not recite | An aithriseoimis?Would we recite? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'aithriseodh sibhYou would recite | Ní aithriseodh sibhYou would not recite | An aithriseodh sibh?Would you recite? |
| siad (they) | D'aithriseoidísThey would recite | Ní aithriseoidísThey would not recite | An aithriseoidís?Would they recite? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'aithriseofaí | Ní aithriseofaí | An aithriseofaí? |
“Aithris” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'aithris sí dán os comhair an ranga.
She recited a poem in front of the class.
Aithrisíonn na páistí paidir gach maidin.
The children recite a prayer every morning.
Aithriseoidh mé an scéal duit anocht.
I will tell you the story tonight.
D'aithriseodh sé glór an mhúinteora go maith.
He would imitate the teacher's voice well.
Níor aithris sé focal den dán.
He didn't recite a word of the poem.
Ar aithris tú an scéal di?
Did you relate the story to her?
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To recite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to recite?
The Irish for to recite is aithris (pronounced “AH-rish”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is aithris.
What is the verbal noun of aithris?
The verbal noun of aithris is aithris, used after ag for the continuous: ag aithris (reciting). The verbal adjective is aithriste.
How do you say aithris in the past and the future?
Past: D'aithris mé; negative Níor aithris mé; question Ar aithris mé?. Future: Aithriseoidh mé; negative Ní aithriseoidh mé; question An aithriseoidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of aithris?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'aithriseoinn (I would recite); negative Ní aithriseoinn; question An aithriseoinn?.
Does aithris have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aithris can mean to recite, to narrate or to imitate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition is used with 'aithris' meaning imitate?
Use 'ar': 'd'aithris sé ar a athair' means he imitated his father; the noun phrase 'aithris a dhéanamh ar' is also very common.
Is 'aithris' the same as 'aithin'?
No. 'Aithin' means to recognise, while 'aithris' means to recite, narrate or imitate.
