HeyRuaHow to say “to suit” in Irish
- Irish:
- oir
- English:
- to suit, fit, become
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- oiriúint (ag oiriúint, suiting)
- Verbal adjective:
- oirthe
- Pronunciation:
- “ir” /ɪɾʲ/
What does “oir” mean?
“Oir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to suit
- To be convenient, acceptable or right for someone; usually used with 'do'.Also: be convenient, be acceptable, please.
2 other meanings: fit or become
- 2to fit
- To be the right size, shape or kind for someone or something.Also: be suitable, match.
- 3to become
- Of clothes or appearance, to look good on someone.Also: look well on, flatter.
Other Irish verbs for to suit: feil (suit)
“Oir” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'oir méI suited | Níor oir méI did not suit | Ar oir mé?Did I suit? |
| tú (you) | D'oir túYou suited | Níor oir túYou did not suit | Ar oir tú?Did you suit? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'oir sé / síHe suited | Níor oir sé / síHe did not suit | Ar oir sé / sí?Did he suit? |
| sinn (we) | D'oireamarWe suited | Níor oireamarWe did not suit | Ar oireamar?Did we suit? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'oir sibhYou suited | Níor oir sibhYou did not suit | Ar oir sibh?Did you suit? |
| siad (they) | D'oir siadThey suited | Níor oir siadThey did not suit | Ar oir siad?Did they suit? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Oireadh | Níor oireadh | Ar oireadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | OirimI suit | Ní oirimI do not suit | An oirim?Do I suit? |
| tú (you) | Oireann túYou suit | Ní oireann túYou do not suit | An oireann tú?Do you suit? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Oireann sé / síHe suits | Ní oireann sé / síHe does not suit | An oireann sé / sí?Does he suit? |
| sinn (we) | OirimidWe suit | Ní oirimidWe do not suit | An oirimid?Do we suit? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Oireann sibhYou suit | Ní oireann sibhYou do not suit | An oireann sibh?Do you suit? |
| siad (they) | Oireann siadThey suit | Ní oireann siadThey do not suit | An oireann siad?Do they suit? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Oirtear | Ní oirtear | An oirtear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Oirfidh méI will suit | Ní oirfidh méI will not suit | An oirfidh mé?Will I suit? |
| tú (you) | Oirfidh túYou will suit | Ní oirfidh túYou will not suit | An oirfidh tú?Will you suit? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Oirfidh sé / síHe will suit | Ní oirfidh sé / síHe will not suit | An oirfidh sé / sí?Will he suit? |
| sinn (we) | OirfimidWe will suit | Ní oirfimidWe will not suit | An oirfimid?Will we suit? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Oirfidh sibhYou will suit | Ní oirfidh sibhYou will not suit | An oirfidh sibh?Will you suit? |
| siad (they) | Oirfidh siadThey will suit | Ní oirfidh siadThey will not suit | An oirfidh siad?Will they suit? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Oirfear | Ní oirfear | An oirfear? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'oirfinnI would suit | Ní oirfinnI would not suit | An oirfinn?Would I suit? |
| tú (you) | D'oirfeáYou would suit | Ní oirfeáYou would not suit | An oirfeá?Would you suit? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'oirfeadh sé / síHe would suit | Ní oirfeadh sé / síHe would not suit | An oirfeadh sé / sí?Would he suit? |
| sinn (we) | D'oirfimisWe would suit | Ní oirfimisWe would not suit | An oirfimis?Would we suit? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'oirfeadh sibhYou would suit | Ní oirfeadh sibhYou would not suit | An oirfeadh sibh?Would you suit? |
| siad (they) | D'oirfidísThey would suit | Ní oirfidísThey would not suit | An oirfidís?Would they suit? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'oirfí | Ní oirfí | An oirfí? |
“Oir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Other verbs in Irish
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To suit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to suit?
The Irish for to suit is oir (pronounced “ir”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is oiriúint.
What is the verbal noun of oir?
The verbal noun of oir is oiriúint, used after ag for the continuous: ag oiriúint (suiting). The verbal adjective is oirthe.
How do you say oir in the past and the future?
Past: D'oir mé; negative Níor oir mé; question Ar oir mé?. Future: Oirfidh mé; negative Ní oirfidh mé; question An oirfidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of oir?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'oirfinn (I would suit); negative Ní oirfinn; question An oirfinn?.
Does oir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oir can mean to suit, to fit or to become, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition does 'oir' take?
It takes 'do': 'Oireann sé dom' means 'It suits me'. The thing that suits is the subject.
What does 'in oiriúint do' mean?
It means 'suitable for' or 'adapted to', as in 'teach in oiriúint do theaghlach' (a house suitable for a family).
