HeyRuaHow to say “to renew” in Irish
- Irish:
- athnuaigh
- English:
- to renew, renovate, rejuvenate
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- athnuachan (ag athnuachan, renewing)
- Verbal adjective:
- athnuaite
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-noo-ee” /ˈahn̪ˠuəɟ/
What does “athnuaigh” mean?
“Athnuaigh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to renew
- To make something valid again for a further period, such as a licence, passport or subscription.Also: extend, update.
2 other meanings: renovate or rejuvenate
- 2to renovate
- To restore something old so that it is like new again.Also: restore, refurbish, revive.
- 3to rejuvenate
- To give new life or energy to someone or something.Also: refresh, revitalise.
“Athnuaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'athnuaigh méI renewed | Níor athnuaigh méI did not renew | Ar athnuaigh mé?Did I renew? |
| tú (you) | D'athnuaigh túYou renewed | Níor athnuaigh túYou did not renew | Ar athnuaigh tú?Did you renew? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'athnuaigh sé / síHe renewed | Níor athnuaigh sé / síHe did not renew | Ar athnuaigh sé / sí?Did he renew? |
| sinn (we) | D'athnuamarWe renewed | Níor athnuamarWe did not renew | Ar athnuamar?Did we renew? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'athnuaigh sibhYou renewed | Níor athnuaigh sibhYou did not renew | Ar athnuaigh sibh?Did you renew? |
| siad (they) | D'athnuaigh siadThey renewed | Níor athnuaigh siadThey did not renew | Ar athnuaigh siad?Did they renew? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Athnuadh | Níor athnuadh | Ar athnuadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | AthnuaimI renew | Ní athnuaimI do not renew | An athnuaim?Do I renew? |
| tú (you) | Athnuann túYou renew | Ní athnuann túYou do not renew | An athnuann tú?Do you renew? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Athnuann sé / síHe renews | Ní athnuann sé / síHe does not renew | An athnuann sé / sí?Does he renew? |
| sinn (we) | AthnuaimidWe renew | Ní athnuaimidWe do not renew | An athnuaimid?Do we renew? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Athnuann sibhYou renew | Ní athnuann sibhYou do not renew | An athnuann sibh?Do you renew? |
| siad (they) | Athnuann siadThey renew | Ní athnuann siadThey do not renew | An athnuann siad?Do they renew? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Athnuaitear | Ní athnuaitear | An athnuaitear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Athnuafaidh méI will renew | Ní athnuafaidh méI will not renew | An athnuafaidh mé?Will I renew? |
| tú (you) | Athnuafaidh túYou will renew | Ní athnuafaidh túYou will not renew | An athnuafaidh tú?Will you renew? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Athnuafaidh sé / síHe will renew | Ní athnuafaidh sé / síHe will not renew | An athnuafaidh sé / sí?Will he renew? |
| sinn (we) | AthnuafaimidWe will renew | Ní athnuafaimidWe will not renew | An athnuafaimid?Will we renew? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Athnuafaidh sibhYou will renew | Ní athnuafaidh sibhYou will not renew | An athnuafaidh sibh?Will you renew? |
| siad (they) | Athnuafaidh siadThey will renew | Ní athnuafaidh siadThey will not renew | An athnuafaidh siad?Will they renew? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Athnuafar | Ní athnuafar | An athnuafar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'athnuafainnI would renew | Ní athnuafainnI would not renew | An athnuafainn?Would I renew? |
| tú (you) | D'athnuafáYou would renew | Ní athnuafáYou would not renew | An athnuafá?Would you renew? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'athnuafadh sé / síHe would renew | Ní athnuafadh sé / síHe would not renew | An athnuafadh sé / sí?Would he renew? |
| sinn (we) | D'athnuafaimisWe would renew | Ní athnuafaimisWe would not renew | An athnuafaimis?Would we renew? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'athnuafadh sibhYou would renew | Ní athnuafadh sibhYou would not renew | An athnuafadh sibh?Would you renew? |
| siad (they) | D'athnuafaidísThey would renew | Ní athnuafaidísThey would not renew | An athnuafaidís?Would they renew? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'athnuafaí | Ní athnuafaí | An athnuafaí? |
“Athnuaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'athnuaigh mé mo phas an tseachtain seo caite.
I renewed my passport last week.
Athnuann siad an ceadúnas gach bliain.
They renew the licence every year.
Athnuafaidh mé an síntiús amárach.
I will renew the subscription tomorrow.
D'athnuafainn an conradh dá mbeadh an pá níos fearr.
I would renew the contract if the pay were better.
Níor athnuaigh sí a ballraíocht i mbliana.
She didn't renew her membership this year.
Ar athnuaigh tú an ceadúnas tiomána fós?
Have you renewed the driving licence yet?
Other verbs in Irish
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To renew in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to renew?
The Irish for to renew is athnuaigh (pronounced “AH-noo-ee”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is athnuachan.
What is the verbal noun of athnuaigh?
The verbal noun of athnuaigh is athnuachan, used after ag for the continuous: ag athnuachan (renewing). The verbal adjective is athnuaite.
How do you say athnuaigh in the past and the future?
Past: D'athnuaigh mé; negative Níor athnuaigh mé; question Ar athnuaigh mé?. Future: Athnuafaidh mé; negative Ní athnuafaidh mé; question An athnuafaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of athnuaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'athnuafainn (I would renew); negative Ní athnuafainn; question An athnuafainn?.
Does athnuaigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athnuaigh can mean to renew, to renovate or to rejuvenate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the noun for a renewal in Irish?
The verbal noun 'athnuachan' is used as the noun, as in 'athnuachan ceadúnais' (licence renewal).
