HeyRuaHow to say “to reserve” in Irish
- Irish:
- áirithigh
- English:
- to reserve, ensure
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- áirithiú (ag áirithiú, reserving)
- Verbal adjective:
- áirithithe
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-ri-hee” /ˈaːɾʲɪhɪɟ/
What does “áirithigh” mean?
“Áirithigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to reserve
- To book or set aside something, such as a room, seat or table, in advance.Also: book, make a reservation, set aside.
1 other meaning: ensure
- 2to ensure
- To make certain or assure that something happens or is the case.Also: assure, make certain.
“Áirithigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'áirithigh méI reserved | Níor áirithigh méI did not reserve | Ar áirithigh mé?Did I reserve? |
| tú (you) | D'áirithigh túYou reserved | Níor áirithigh túYou did not reserve | Ar áirithigh tú?Did you reserve? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'áirithigh sé / síHe reserved | Níor áirithigh sé / síHe did not reserve | Ar áirithigh sé / sí?Did he reserve? |
| sinn (we) | D'áirithíomarWe reserved | Níor áirithíomarWe did not reserve | Ar áirithíomar?Did we reserve? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'áirithigh sibhYou reserved | Níor áirithigh sibhYou did not reserve | Ar áirithigh sibh?Did you reserve? |
| siad (they) | D'áirithigh siadThey reserved | Níor áirithigh siadThey did not reserve | Ar áirithigh siad?Did they reserve? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Áirithíodh | Níor áirithíodh | Ar áirithíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ÁirithímI reserve | Ní áirithímI do not reserve | An áirithím?Do I reserve? |
| tú (you) | Áirithíonn túYou reserve | Ní áirithíonn túYou do not reserve | An áirithíonn tú?Do you reserve? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Áirithíonn sé / síHe reserves | Ní áirithíonn sé / síHe does not reserve | An áirithíonn sé / sí?Does he reserve? |
| sinn (we) | ÁirithímidWe reserve | Ní áirithímidWe do not reserve | An áirithímid?Do we reserve? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Áirithíonn sibhYou reserve | Ní áirithíonn sibhYou do not reserve | An áirithíonn sibh?Do you reserve? |
| siad (they) | Áirithíonn siadThey reserve | Ní áirithíonn siadThey do not reserve | An áirithíonn siad?Do they reserve? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Áirithítear | Ní áirithítear | An áirithítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Áiritheoidh méI will reserve | Ní áiritheoidh méI will not reserve | An áiritheoidh mé?Will I reserve? |
| tú (you) | Áiritheoidh túYou will reserve | Ní áiritheoidh túYou will not reserve | An áiritheoidh tú?Will you reserve? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Áiritheoidh sé / síHe will reserve | Ní áiritheoidh sé / síHe will not reserve | An áiritheoidh sé / sí?Will he reserve? |
| sinn (we) | ÁiritheoimidWe will reserve | Ní áiritheoimidWe will not reserve | An áiritheoimid?Will we reserve? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Áiritheoidh sibhYou will reserve | Ní áiritheoidh sibhYou will not reserve | An áiritheoidh sibh?Will you reserve? |
| siad (they) | Áiritheoidh siadThey will reserve | Ní áiritheoidh siadThey will not reserve | An áiritheoidh siad?Will they reserve? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Áiritheofar | Ní áiritheofar | An áiritheofar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'áiritheoinnI would reserve | Ní áiritheoinnI would not reserve | An áiritheoinn?Would I reserve? |
| tú (you) | D'áiritheofáYou would reserve | Ní áiritheofáYou would not reserve | An áiritheofá?Would you reserve? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'áiritheodh sé / síHe would reserve | Ní áiritheodh sé / síHe would not reserve | An áiritheodh sé / sí?Would he reserve? |
| sinn (we) | D'áiritheoimisWe would reserve | Ní áiritheoimisWe would not reserve | An áiritheoimis?Would we reserve? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'áiritheodh sibhYou would reserve | Ní áiritheodh sibhYou would not reserve | An áiritheodh sibh?Would you reserve? |
| siad (they) | D'áiritheoidísThey would reserve | Ní áiritheoidísThey would not reserve | An áiritheoidís?Would they reserve? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'áiritheofaí | Ní áiritheofaí | An áiritheofaí? |
“Áirithigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'áirithigh mé seomra san óstán inné.
I booked a room in the hotel yesterday.
Áirithíonn sí bord sa bhialann gach Aoine.
She reserves a table in the restaurant every Friday.
Áiritheoidh mé na ticéid ar líne anocht.
I will book the tickets online tonight.
D'áiritheodh sé suíochán dá mbeadh am aige.
He would reserve a seat if he had time.
Níor áirithigh siad lóistín roimh ré.
They didn't book accommodation in advance.
Ar áirithigh tú an eitilt fós?
Have you booked the flight yet?
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To reserve in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to reserve?
The Irish for to reserve is áirithigh (pronounced “AW-ri-hee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is áirithiú.
What is the verbal noun of áirithigh?
The verbal noun of áirithigh is áirithiú, used after ag for the continuous: ag áirithiú (reserving). The verbal adjective is áirithithe.
How do you say áirithigh in the past and the future?
Past: D'áirithigh mé; negative Níor áirithigh mé; question Ar áirithigh mé?. Future: Áiritheoidh mé; negative Ní áiritheoidh mé; question An áiritheoidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of áirithigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'áiritheoinn (I would reserve); negative Ní áiritheoinn; question An áiritheoinn?.
Does áirithigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áirithigh can mean to reserve or to ensure, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is there another common way to say 'book' in Irish?
Yes, 'cuir in áirithe' is very common: chuir mé bord in áirithe means 'I booked a table'. 'Áirithigh' is the single-verb equivalent.
