HeyRuaHow to say “to rename” in Irish
- Irish:
- athainmnigh
- English:
- to rename, renominate
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- athainmniú (ag athainmniú, renaming)
- Verbal adjective:
- athainmnithe
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-han-im-nee” /ˈahanʲəmʲnʲiː/
What does “athainmnigh” mean?
“Athainmnigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to rename
- To give something a new name, such as a file, street or place.Also: give a new name, retitle.
1 other meaning: renominate
- 2to renominate
- To nominate someone again for a position or election.Also: nominate again, reappoint.
“Athainmnigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'athainmnigh méI renamed | Níor athainmnigh méI did not rename | Ar athainmnigh mé?Did I rename? |
| tú (you) | D'athainmnigh túYou renamed | Níor athainmnigh túYou did not rename | Ar athainmnigh tú?Did you rename? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'athainmnigh sé / síHe renamed | Níor athainmnigh sé / síHe did not rename | Ar athainmnigh sé / sí?Did he rename? |
| sinn (we) | D'athainmníomarWe renamed | Níor athainmníomarWe did not rename | Ar athainmníomar?Did we rename? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'athainmnigh sibhYou renamed | Níor athainmnigh sibhYou did not rename | Ar athainmnigh sibh?Did you rename? |
| siad (they) | D'athainmnigh siadThey renamed | Níor athainmnigh siadThey did not rename | Ar athainmnigh siad?Did they rename? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Athainmníodh | Níor athainmníodh | Ar athainmníodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | AthainmnímI rename | Ní athainmnímI do not rename | An athainmním?Do I rename? |
| tú (you) | Athainmníonn túYou rename | Ní athainmníonn túYou do not rename | An athainmníonn tú?Do you rename? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Athainmníonn sé / síHe renames | Ní athainmníonn sé / síHe does not rename | An athainmníonn sé / sí?Does he rename? |
| sinn (we) | AthainmnímidWe rename | Ní athainmnímidWe do not rename | An athainmnímid?Do we rename? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Athainmníonn sibhYou rename | Ní athainmníonn sibhYou do not rename | An athainmníonn sibh?Do you rename? |
| siad (they) | Athainmníonn siadThey rename | Ní athainmníonn siadThey do not rename | An athainmníonn siad?Do they rename? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Athainmnítear | Ní athainmnítear | An athainmnítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Athainmneoidh méI will rename | Ní athainmneoidh méI will not rename | An athainmneoidh mé?Will I rename? |
| tú (you) | Athainmneoidh túYou will rename | Ní athainmneoidh túYou will not rename | An athainmneoidh tú?Will you rename? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Athainmneoidh sé / síHe will rename | Ní athainmneoidh sé / síHe will not rename | An athainmneoidh sé / sí?Will he rename? |
| sinn (we) | AthainmneoimidWe will rename | Ní athainmneoimidWe will not rename | An athainmneoimid?Will we rename? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Athainmneoidh sibhYou will rename | Ní athainmneoidh sibhYou will not rename | An athainmneoidh sibh?Will you rename? |
| siad (they) | Athainmneoidh siadThey will rename | Ní athainmneoidh siadThey will not rename | An athainmneoidh siad?Will they rename? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Athainmneofar | Ní athainmneofar | An athainmneofar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'athainmneoinnI would rename | Ní athainmneoinnI would not rename | An athainmneoinn?Would I rename? |
| tú (you) | D'athainmneofáYou would rename | Ní athainmneofáYou would not rename | An athainmneofá?Would you rename? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'athainmneodh sé / síHe would rename | Ní athainmneodh sé / síHe would not rename | An athainmneodh sé / sí?Would he rename? |
| sinn (we) | D'athainmneoimisWe would rename | Ní athainmneoimisWe would not rename | An athainmneoimis?Would we rename? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'athainmneodh sibhYou would rename | Ní athainmneodh sibhYou would not rename | An athainmneodh sibh?Would you rename? |
| siad (they) | D'athainmneoidísThey would rename | Ní athainmneoidísThey would not rename | An athainmneoidís?Would they rename? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'athainmneofaí | Ní athainmneofaí | An athainmneofaí? |
“Athainmnigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'athainmnigh mé an comhad inné.
I renamed the file yesterday.
Athainmníonn siad na sráideanna go minic.
They often rename the streets.
Athainmneoidh an chomhairle an pháirc.
The council will rename the park.
D'athainmneoinn an fillteán dá mbeadh am agam.
I would rename the folder if I had time.
Níor athainmnigh siad an scoil riamh.
They never renamed the school.
Ar athainmnigh tú an doiciméad?
Did you rename the document?
Other verbs in Irish
More everyday Irish verbs to learn next.
To rename in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to rename?
The Irish for to rename is athainmnigh (pronounced “AH-han-im-nee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is athainmniú.
What is the verbal noun of athainmnigh?
The verbal noun of athainmnigh is athainmniú, used after ag for the continuous: ag athainmniú (renaming). The verbal adjective is athainmnithe.
How do you say athainmnigh in the past and the future?
Past: D'athainmnigh mé; negative Níor athainmnigh mé; question Ar athainmnigh mé?. Future: Athainmneoidh mé; negative Ní athainmneoidh mé; question An athainmneoidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of athainmnigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'athainmneoinn (I would rename); negative Ní athainmneoinn; question An athainmneoinn?.
Does athainmnigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athainmnigh can mean to rename or to renominate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'athainmnigh' and 'ainmnigh'?
'Ainmnigh' means to name or nominate, while 'athainmnigh' adds the prefix 'ath-' meaning 're-', so it means to rename or renominate.
