HeyRuaHow to say “to recreate” in Irish
- Irish:
- athchruthaigh
- English:
- to recreate, transform
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- athchruthú (ag athchruthú, recreating)
- Verbal adjective:
- athchruthaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-khroo-hee” /ˈaxˌxɾˠʊhə/
What does “athchruthaigh” mean?
“Athchruthaigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to recreate
- To create or form something again, or to make a new version of it.Also: re-create, reproduce, reform.
1 other meaning: transform
- 2to transform
- To change the shape or form of something completely.Also: reshape, remodel.
“Athchruthaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'athchruthaigh méI recreated | Níor athchruthaigh méI did not recreate | Ar athchruthaigh mé?Did I recreate? |
| tú (you) | D'athchruthaigh túYou recreated | Níor athchruthaigh túYou did not recreate | Ar athchruthaigh tú?Did you recreate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'athchruthaigh sé / síHe recreated | Níor athchruthaigh sé / síHe did not recreate | Ar athchruthaigh sé / sí?Did he recreate? |
| sinn (we) | D'athchruthaíomarWe recreated | Níor athchruthaíomarWe did not recreate | Ar athchruthaíomar?Did we recreate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'athchruthaigh sibhYou recreated | Níor athchruthaigh sibhYou did not recreate | Ar athchruthaigh sibh?Did you recreate? |
| siad (they) | D'athchruthaigh siadThey recreated | Níor athchruthaigh siadThey did not recreate | Ar athchruthaigh siad?Did they recreate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Athchruthaíodh | Níor athchruthaíodh | Ar athchruthaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | AthchruthaímI recreate | Ní athchruthaímI do not recreate | An athchruthaím?Do I recreate? |
| tú (you) | Athchruthaíonn túYou recreate | Ní athchruthaíonn túYou do not recreate | An athchruthaíonn tú?Do you recreate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Athchruthaíonn sé / síHe recreates | Ní athchruthaíonn sé / síHe does not recreate | An athchruthaíonn sé / sí?Does he recreate? |
| sinn (we) | AthchruthaímidWe recreate | Ní athchruthaímidWe do not recreate | An athchruthaímid?Do we recreate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Athchruthaíonn sibhYou recreate | Ní athchruthaíonn sibhYou do not recreate | An athchruthaíonn sibh?Do you recreate? |
| siad (they) | Athchruthaíonn siadThey recreate | Ní athchruthaíonn siadThey do not recreate | An athchruthaíonn siad?Do they recreate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Athchruthaítear | Ní athchruthaítear | An athchruthaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Athchruthóidh méI will recreate | Ní athchruthóidh méI will not recreate | An athchruthóidh mé?Will I recreate? |
| tú (you) | Athchruthóidh túYou will recreate | Ní athchruthóidh túYou will not recreate | An athchruthóidh tú?Will you recreate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Athchruthóidh sé / síHe will recreate | Ní athchruthóidh sé / síHe will not recreate | An athchruthóidh sé / sí?Will he recreate? |
| sinn (we) | AthchruthóimidWe will recreate | Ní athchruthóimidWe will not recreate | An athchruthóimid?Will we recreate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Athchruthóidh sibhYou will recreate | Ní athchruthóidh sibhYou will not recreate | An athchruthóidh sibh?Will you recreate? |
| siad (they) | Athchruthóidh siadThey will recreate | Ní athchruthóidh siadThey will not recreate | An athchruthóidh siad?Will they recreate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Athchruthófar | Ní athchruthófar | An athchruthófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'athchruthóinnI would recreate | Ní athchruthóinnI would not recreate | An athchruthóinn?Would I recreate? |
| tú (you) | D'athchruthófáYou would recreate | Ní athchruthófáYou would not recreate | An athchruthófá?Would you recreate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'athchruthódh sé / síHe would recreate | Ní athchruthódh sé / síHe would not recreate | An athchruthódh sé / sí?Would he recreate? |
| sinn (we) | D'athchruthóimisWe would recreate | Ní athchruthóimisWe would not recreate | An athchruthóimis?Would we recreate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'athchruthódh sibhYou would recreate | Ní athchruthódh sibhYou would not recreate | An athchruthódh sibh?Would you recreate? |
| siad (they) | D'athchruthóidísThey would recreate | Ní athchruthóidísThey would not recreate | An athchruthóidís?Would they recreate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'athchruthófaí | Ní athchruthófaí | An athchruthófaí? |
“Athchruthaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'athchruthaigh siad an seanbhaile i scannán nua.
They recreated the old town in a new film.
Athchruthaíonn an t-ealaíontóir pictiúir cháiliúla.
The artist recreates famous pictures.
Athchruthóimid an gairdín an bhliain seo chugainn.
We will recreate the garden next year.
D'athchruthódh sé an seomra dá mbeadh airgead aige.
He would remodel the room if he had money.
Níor athchruthaigh siad an foirgneamh ina dhiaidh sin.
They did not recreate the building afterwards.
Ar athchruthaigh tú an comhad a scriosadh?
Did you recreate the file that was deleted?
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To recreate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to recreate?
The Irish for to recreate is athchruthaigh (pronounced “AH-khroo-hee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is athchruthú.
What is the verbal noun of athchruthaigh?
The verbal noun of athchruthaigh is athchruthú, used after ag for the continuous: ag athchruthú (recreating). The verbal adjective is athchruthaithe.
How do you say athchruthaigh in the past and the future?
Past: D'athchruthaigh mé; negative Níor athchruthaigh mé; question Ar athchruthaigh mé?. Future: Athchruthóidh mé; negative Ní athchruthóidh mé; question An athchruthóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of athchruthaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'athchruthóinn (I would recreate); negative Ní athchruthóinn; question An athchruthóinn?.
Does athchruthaigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athchruthaigh can mean to recreate or to transform, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'athchruthaigh' related to 'cruthaigh'?
It is 'cruthaigh' (create) with the prefix 'ath-' (re-), which lenites it: 'athchruthaigh' means to recreate. Note that 'cruthaigh' can also mean prove, but 'athchruthaigh' is normally used for recreating or reshaping.
