HeyRuaHow to say “to repeal” in Irish
- Irish:
- aisghair
- English:
- to repeal, recall
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- aisghairm (ag aisghairm, repealing)
- Verbal adjective:
- aisghairthe
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-ghir” /ˈaʃɣəɾʲ/
What does “aisghair” mean?
“Aisghair” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to repeal
- To officially cancel a law or rule so that it no longer applies.Also: abrogate, revoke, rescind, annul.
1 other meaning: recall
- 2to recall
- To call back or withdraw something, such as an order or a decision.Also: withdraw, revoke.
“Aisghair” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'aisghair méI repealed | Níor aisghair méI did not repeal | Ar aisghair mé?Did I repeal? |
| tú (you) | D'aisghair túYou repealed | Níor aisghair túYou did not repeal | Ar aisghair tú?Did you repeal? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'aisghair sé / síHe repealed | Níor aisghair sé / síHe did not repeal | Ar aisghair sé / sí?Did he repeal? |
| sinn (we) | D'aisghaireamarWe repealed | Níor aisghaireamarWe did not repeal | Ar aisghaireamar?Did we repeal? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'aisghair sibhYou repealed | Níor aisghair sibhYou did not repeal | Ar aisghair sibh?Did you repeal? |
| siad (they) | D'aisghair siadThey repealed | Níor aisghair siadThey did not repeal | Ar aisghair siad?Did they repeal? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Aisghaireadh | Níor aisghaireadh | Ar aisghaireadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | AisghairimI repeal | Ní aisghairimI do not repeal | An aisghairim?Do I repeal? |
| tú (you) | Aisghaireann túYou repeal | Ní aisghaireann túYou do not repeal | An aisghaireann tú?Do you repeal? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Aisghaireann sé / síHe repeals | Ní aisghaireann sé / síHe does not repeal | An aisghaireann sé / sí?Does he repeal? |
| sinn (we) | AisghairimidWe repeal | Ní aisghairimidWe do not repeal | An aisghairimid?Do we repeal? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Aisghaireann sibhYou repeal | Ní aisghaireann sibhYou do not repeal | An aisghaireann sibh?Do you repeal? |
| siad (they) | Aisghaireann siadThey repeal | Ní aisghaireann siadThey do not repeal | An aisghaireann siad?Do they repeal? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Aisghairtear | Ní aisghairtear | An aisghairtear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Aisghairfidh méI will repeal | Ní aisghairfidh méI will not repeal | An aisghairfidh mé?Will I repeal? |
| tú (you) | Aisghairfidh túYou will repeal | Ní aisghairfidh túYou will not repeal | An aisghairfidh tú?Will you repeal? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Aisghairfidh sé / síHe will repeal | Ní aisghairfidh sé / síHe will not repeal | An aisghairfidh sé / sí?Will he repeal? |
| sinn (we) | AisghairfimidWe will repeal | Ní aisghairfimidWe will not repeal | An aisghairfimid?Will we repeal? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Aisghairfidh sibhYou will repeal | Ní aisghairfidh sibhYou will not repeal | An aisghairfidh sibh?Will you repeal? |
| siad (they) | Aisghairfidh siadThey will repeal | Ní aisghairfidh siadThey will not repeal | An aisghairfidh siad?Will they repeal? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Aisghairfear | Ní aisghairfear | An aisghairfear? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'aisghairfinnI would repeal | Ní aisghairfinnI would not repeal | An aisghairfinn?Would I repeal? |
| tú (you) | D'aisghairfeáYou would repeal | Ní aisghairfeáYou would not repeal | An aisghairfeá?Would you repeal? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'aisghairfeadh sé / síHe would repeal | Ní aisghairfeadh sé / síHe would not repeal | An aisghairfeadh sé / sí?Would he repeal? |
| sinn (we) | D'aisghairfimisWe would repeal | Ní aisghairfimisWe would not repeal | An aisghairfimis?Would we repeal? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'aisghairfeadh sibhYou would repeal | Ní aisghairfeadh sibhYou would not repeal | An aisghairfeadh sibh?Would you repeal? |
| siad (they) | D'aisghairfidísThey would repeal | Ní aisghairfidísThey would not repeal | An aisghairfidís?Would they repeal? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'aisghairfí | Ní aisghairfí | An aisghairfí? |
“Aisghair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'aisghair an rialtas an dlí sin anuraidh.
The government repealed that law last year.
Aisghaireann an tAcht nua an seanacht.
The new Act repeals the old act.
Aisghairfidh an Dáil an rialachán sin.
The Dáil will repeal that regulation.
D'aisghairfeadh siad an cháin dá mbeadh tromlach acu.
They would repeal the tax if they had a majority.
Níor aisghair siad an t-ordú riamh.
They never revoked the order.
Ar aisghaireadh an dlí fós?
Has the law been repealed yet?
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To repeal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to repeal?
The Irish for to repeal is aisghair (pronounced “ASH-ghir”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is aisghairm.
What is the verbal noun of aisghair?
The verbal noun of aisghair is aisghairm, used after ag for the continuous: ag aisghairm (repealing). The verbal adjective is aisghairthe.
How do you say aisghair in the past and the future?
Past: D'aisghair mé; negative Níor aisghair mé; question Ar aisghair mé?. Future: Aisghairfidh mé; negative Ní aisghairfidh mé; question An aisghairfidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of aisghair?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'aisghairfinn (I would repeal); negative Ní aisghairfinn; question An aisghairfinn?.
Does aisghair have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aisghair can mean to repeal or to recall, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'aisghair' and 'cealaigh'?
'Aisghair' is the formal legal word for repealing a law, as in 'aisghairm an Achta'. 'Cealaigh' is more general and means to cancel or annul anything.
