HeyRuaHow to say “to sanctify” in Irish
- Irish:
- naomhaigh
- English:
- to sanctify, canonize
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- naomhú (ag naomhú, sanctifying)
- Verbal adjective:
- naomhaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “NAY-vee” /ˈn̪ˠeːvˠiː/
What does “naomhaigh” mean?
“Naomhaigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to sanctify
- To make something or someone holy or sacred.Also: hallow, make holy, consecrate.
1 other meaning: canonize
- 2to canonize
- To declare a person a saint officially.Also: declare a saint, make a saint.
“Naomhaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Naomhaigh méI sanctified | Níor naomhaigh méI did not sanctify | Ar naomhaigh mé?Did I sanctify? |
| tú (you) | Naomhaigh túYou sanctified | Níor naomhaigh túYou did not sanctify | Ar naomhaigh tú?Did you sanctify? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Naomhaigh sé / síHe sanctified | Níor naomhaigh sé / síHe did not sanctify | Ar naomhaigh sé / sí?Did he sanctify? |
| sinn (we) | NaomhaíomarWe sanctified | Níor naomhaíomarWe did not sanctify | Ar naomhaíomar?Did we sanctify? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Naomhaigh sibhYou sanctified | Níor naomhaigh sibhYou did not sanctify | Ar naomhaigh sibh?Did you sanctify? |
| siad (they) | Naomhaigh siadThey sanctified | Níor naomhaigh siadThey did not sanctify | Ar naomhaigh siad?Did they sanctify? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Naomhaíodh | Níor naomhaíodh | Ar naomhaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | NaomhaímI sanctify | Ní naomhaímI do not sanctify | An naomhaím?Do I sanctify? |
| tú (you) | Naomhaíonn túYou sanctify | Ní naomhaíonn túYou do not sanctify | An naomhaíonn tú?Do you sanctify? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Naomhaíonn sé / síHe sanctifies | Ní naomhaíonn sé / síHe does not sanctify | An naomhaíonn sé / sí?Does he sanctify? |
| sinn (we) | NaomhaímidWe sanctify | Ní naomhaímidWe do not sanctify | An naomhaímid?Do we sanctify? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Naomhaíonn sibhYou sanctify | Ní naomhaíonn sibhYou do not sanctify | An naomhaíonn sibh?Do you sanctify? |
| siad (they) | Naomhaíonn siadThey sanctify | Ní naomhaíonn siadThey do not sanctify | An naomhaíonn siad?Do they sanctify? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Naomhaítear | Ní naomhaítear | An naomhaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Naomhóidh méI will sanctify | Ní naomhóidh méI will not sanctify | An naomhóidh mé?Will I sanctify? |
| tú (you) | Naomhóidh túYou will sanctify | Ní naomhóidh túYou will not sanctify | An naomhóidh tú?Will you sanctify? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Naomhóidh sé / síHe will sanctify | Ní naomhóidh sé / síHe will not sanctify | An naomhóidh sé / sí?Will he sanctify? |
| sinn (we) | NaomhóimidWe will sanctify | Ní naomhóimidWe will not sanctify | An naomhóimid?Will we sanctify? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Naomhóidh sibhYou will sanctify | Ní naomhóidh sibhYou will not sanctify | An naomhóidh sibh?Will you sanctify? |
| siad (they) | Naomhóidh siadThey will sanctify | Ní naomhóidh siadThey will not sanctify | An naomhóidh siad?Will they sanctify? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Naomhófar | Ní naomhófar | An naomhófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | NaomhóinnI would sanctify | Ní naomhóinnI would not sanctify | An naomhóinn?Would I sanctify? |
| tú (you) | NaomhófáYou would sanctify | Ní naomhófáYou would not sanctify | An naomhófá?Would you sanctify? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Naomhódh sé / síHe would sanctify | Ní naomhódh sé / síHe would not sanctify | An naomhódh sé / sí?Would he sanctify? |
| sinn (we) | NaomhóimisWe would sanctify | Ní naomhóimisWe would not sanctify | An naomhóimis?Would we sanctify? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Naomhódh sibhYou would sanctify | Ní naomhódh sibhYou would not sanctify | An naomhódh sibh?Would you sanctify? |
| siad (they) | NaomhóidísThey would sanctify | Ní naomhóidísThey would not sanctify | An naomhóidís?Would they sanctify? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Naomhófaí | Ní naomhófaí | An naomhófaí? |
“Naomhaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Naomhaigh an t-easpag an séipéal nua inné.
The bishop consecrated the new chapel yesterday.
Naomhaíonn an sagart an t-uisce roimh an Aifreann.
The priest sanctifies the water before Mass.
Naomhóidh an Pápa í an bhliain seo chugainn.
The Pope will canonize her next year.
Naomhódh an Eaglais é dá mbeadh míorúilt ann.
The Church would canonize him if there were a miracle.
Níor naomhaíodh an fear sin riamh.
That man was never canonized.
Ar naomhaíodh Pádraig go hoifigiúil?
Was Patrick officially canonized?
Other verbs in Irish
More everyday Irish verbs to learn next.
To sanctify in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to sanctify?
The Irish for to sanctify is naomhaigh (pronounced “NAY-vee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is naomhú.
What is the verbal noun of naomhaigh?
The verbal noun of naomhaigh is naomhú, used after ag for the continuous: ag naomhú (sanctifying). The verbal adjective is naomhaithe.
How do you say naomhaigh in the past and the future?
Past: Naomhaigh mé; negative Níor naomhaigh mé; question Ar naomhaigh mé?. Future: Naomhóidh mé; negative Ní naomhóidh mé; question An naomhóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of naomhaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Naomhóinn (I would sanctify); negative Ní naomhóinn; question An naomhóinn?.
Does naomhaigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Naomhaigh can mean to sanctify or to canonize, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between naomhaigh and beannaigh?
Naomhaigh means to make holy or canonize, while beannaigh means to bless, as in 'Beannaigh an sagart an teach'.
Where does naomhaigh appear in the Lord's Prayer?
In 'Ár nAthair', the line 'go naomhaítear d'ainm' means 'hallowed be thy name'.
