HeyRuaHow to say “to train” in Irish
- Irish:
- oil
- English:
- to train, rear
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- oiliúint (ag oiliúint, training)
- Verbal adjective:
- oilte
- Pronunciation:
- “il” /ɪlʲ/
What does “oil” mean?
“Oil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to train
- To teach a person or animal the skills needed for a job or activity.Also: instruct, coach, educate.
1 other meaning: rear
- 2to rear
- To bring up, nurture or foster a child or young animal.Also: nourish, foster, bring up, nurture.
Other Irish verbs for to train: traenáil (train)
“Oil” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'oil méI trained | Níor oil méI did not train | Ar oil mé?Did I train? |
| tú (you) | D'oil túYou trained | Níor oil túYou did not train | Ar oil tú?Did you train? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'oil sé / síHe trained | Níor oil sé / síHe did not train | Ar oil sé / sí?Did he train? |
| sinn (we) | D'oileamarWe trained | Níor oileamarWe did not train | Ar oileamar?Did we train? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'oil sibhYou trained | Níor oil sibhYou did not train | Ar oil sibh?Did you train? |
| siad (they) | D'oil siadThey trained | Níor oil siadThey did not train | Ar oil siad?Did they train? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Oileadh | Níor oileadh | Ar oileadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | OilimI train | Ní oilimI do not train | An oilim?Do I train? |
| tú (you) | Oileann túYou train | Ní oileann túYou do not train | An oileann tú?Do you train? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Oileann sé / síHe trains | Ní oileann sé / síHe does not train | An oileann sé / sí?Does he train? |
| sinn (we) | OilimidWe train | Ní oilimidWe do not train | An oilimid?Do we train? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Oileann sibhYou train | Ní oileann sibhYou do not train | An oileann sibh?Do you train? |
| siad (they) | Oileann siadThey train | Ní oileann siadThey do not train | An oileann siad?Do they train? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Oiltear | Ní oiltear | An oiltear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Oilfidh méI will train | Ní oilfidh méI will not train | An oilfidh mé?Will I train? |
| tú (you) | Oilfidh túYou will train | Ní oilfidh túYou will not train | An oilfidh tú?Will you train? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Oilfidh sé / síHe will train | Ní oilfidh sé / síHe will not train | An oilfidh sé / sí?Will he train? |
| sinn (we) | OilfimidWe will train | Ní oilfimidWe will not train | An oilfimid?Will we train? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Oilfidh sibhYou will train | Ní oilfidh sibhYou will not train | An oilfidh sibh?Will you train? |
| siad (they) | Oilfidh siadThey will train | Ní oilfidh siadThey will not train | An oilfidh siad?Will they train? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Oilfear | Ní oilfear | An oilfear? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'oilfinnI would train | Ní oilfinnI would not train | An oilfinn?Would I train? |
| tú (you) | D'oilfeáYou would train | Ní oilfeáYou would not train | An oilfeá?Would you train? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'oilfeadh sé / síHe would train | Ní oilfeadh sé / síHe would not train | An oilfeadh sé / sí?Would he train? |
| sinn (we) | D'oilfimisWe would train | Ní oilfimisWe would not train | An oilfimis?Would we train? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'oilfeadh sibhYou would train | Ní oilfeadh sibhYou would not train | An oilfeadh sibh?Would you train? |
| siad (they) | D'oilfidísThey would train | Ní oilfidísThey would not train | An oilfidís?Would they train? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'oilfí | Ní oilfí | An oilfí? |
“Oil” 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 train in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to train?
The Irish for to train is oil (pronounced “il”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is oiliúint.
What is the verbal noun of oil?
The verbal noun of oil is oiliúint, used after ag for the continuous: ag oiliúint (training). The verbal adjective is oilte.
How do you say oil in the past and the future?
Past: D'oil mé; negative Níor oil mé; question Ar oil mé?. Future: Oilfidh mé; negative Ní oilfidh mé; question An oilfidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of oil?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'oilfinn (I would train); negative Ní oilfinn; question An oilfinn?.
Does oil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oil can mean to train or to rear, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'oil' and 'traenáil'?
Both mean 'train'; 'oil' is the more traditional word, especially for professional training ('oiliúint mhúinteoirí'), while 'traenáil' is common for sport training.
How do I say someone is skilled at something?
Use the verbal adjective with 'ar': 'Tá sé oilte ar an gceol' means 'He is skilled in music'.
