HeyRuaHow to say “to sweat” in Irish
- Irish:
- allasaigh
- English:
- to sweat, exude moisture
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- allasú (ag allasú, sweating)
- Verbal adjective:
- allasaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-uh-see” /ˈal̪ˠəsˠiː/
What does “allasaigh” mean?
“Allasaigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to sweat
- To give off sweat through the skin, usually from heat, effort or fear.Also: perspire.
1 other meaning: exude moisture
- 2to exude moisture
- Of a surface or substance, to give off drops of moisture.Also: sweat, become damp.
“Allasaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'allasaigh méI sweated | Níor allasaigh méI did not sweat | Ar allasaigh mé?Did I sweat? |
| tú (you) | D'allasaigh túYou sweated | Níor allasaigh túYou did not sweat | Ar allasaigh tú?Did you sweat? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'allasaigh sé / síHe sweated | Níor allasaigh sé / síHe did not sweat | Ar allasaigh sé / sí?Did he sweat? |
| sinn (we) | D'allasaíomarWe sweated | Níor allasaíomarWe did not sweat | Ar allasaíomar?Did we sweat? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'allasaigh sibhYou sweated | Níor allasaigh sibhYou did not sweat | Ar allasaigh sibh?Did you sweat? |
| siad (they) | D'allasaigh siadThey sweated | Níor allasaigh siadThey did not sweat | Ar allasaigh siad?Did they sweat? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Allasaíodh | Níor allasaíodh | Ar allasaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | AllasaímI sweat | Ní allasaímI do not sweat | An allasaím?Do I sweat? |
| tú (you) | Allasaíonn túYou sweat | Ní allasaíonn túYou do not sweat | An allasaíonn tú?Do you sweat? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Allasaíonn sé / síHe sweats | Ní allasaíonn sé / síHe does not sweat | An allasaíonn sé / sí?Does he sweat? |
| sinn (we) | AllasaímidWe sweat | Ní allasaímidWe do not sweat | An allasaímid?Do we sweat? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Allasaíonn sibhYou sweat | Ní allasaíonn sibhYou do not sweat | An allasaíonn sibh?Do you sweat? |
| siad (they) | Allasaíonn siadThey sweat | Ní allasaíonn siadThey do not sweat | An allasaíonn siad?Do they sweat? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Allasaítear | Ní allasaítear | An allasaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Allasóidh méI will sweat | Ní allasóidh méI will not sweat | An allasóidh mé?Will I sweat? |
| tú (you) | Allasóidh túYou will sweat | Ní allasóidh túYou will not sweat | An allasóidh tú?Will you sweat? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Allasóidh sé / síHe will sweat | Ní allasóidh sé / síHe will not sweat | An allasóidh sé / sí?Will he sweat? |
| sinn (we) | AllasóimidWe will sweat | Ní allasóimidWe will not sweat | An allasóimid?Will we sweat? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Allasóidh sibhYou will sweat | Ní allasóidh sibhYou will not sweat | An allasóidh sibh?Will you sweat? |
| siad (they) | Allasóidh siadThey will sweat | Ní allasóidh siadThey will not sweat | An allasóidh siad?Will they sweat? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Allasófar | Ní allasófar | An allasófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'allasóinnI would sweat | Ní allasóinnI would not sweat | An allasóinn?Would I sweat? |
| tú (you) | D'allasófáYou would sweat | Ní allasófáYou would not sweat | An allasófá?Would you sweat? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'allasódh sé / síHe would sweat | Ní allasódh sé / síHe would not sweat | An allasódh sé / sí?Would he sweat? |
| sinn (we) | D'allasóimisWe would sweat | Ní allasóimisWe would not sweat | An allasóimis?Would we sweat? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'allasódh sibhYou would sweat | Ní allasódh sibhYou would not sweat | An allasódh sibh?Would you sweat? |
| siad (they) | D'allasóidísThey would sweat | Ní allasóidísThey would not sweat | An allasóidís?Would they sweat? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'allasófaí | Ní allasófaí | An allasófaí? |
“Allasaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
D'allasaigh mé go mór sa seomra te.
I sweated a lot in the hot room.
Allasaíonn sé nuair a ritheann sé.
He sweats when he runs.
Allasóidh tú sa ghrian inniu.
You will sweat in the sun today.
D'allasódh duine ar bith san aimsir seo.
Anyone would sweat in this weather.
Níor allasaigh sí ar chor ar bith.
She didn't sweat at all.
Ar allasaigh tú le linn an rása?
Did you sweat during the race?
Other verbs in Irish
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To sweat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to sweat?
The Irish for to sweat is allasaigh (pronounced “AL-uh-see”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is allasú.
What is the verbal noun of allasaigh?
The verbal noun of allasaigh is allasú, used after ag for the continuous: ag allasú (sweating). The verbal adjective is allasaithe.
How do you say allasaigh in the past and the future?
Past: D'allasaigh mé; negative Níor allasaigh mé; question Ar allasaigh mé?. Future: Allasóidh mé; negative Ní allasóidh mé; question An allasóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of allasaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'allasóinn (I would sweat); negative Ní allasóinn; question An allasóinn?.
Does allasaigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Allasaigh can mean to sweat or to exude moisture, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is there a more common way to say 'I am sweating' in Irish?
Yes, speakers often say 'Tá allas orm', using the noun 'allas' (sweat), instead of the verb 'allasaigh'.
