HeyRuaHow to say “to watch” in Irish
- Irish:
- coimhéad
- English:
- to watch, look out, keep
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- coimhéad (ag coimhéad, watching)
- Verbal adjective:
- coimhéadta
- Pronunciation:
- “kwee-AYD” /kəˈvʲeːd̪ˠ/
What does “coimhéad” mean?
“Coimhéad” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to watch
- To keep your eyes on something or someone, to observe or look after them.Also: observe, keep an eye on, mind, guard.
2 other meanings: look out or keep
Other entries for “coimhéad”
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“Coimhéad” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Choimhéad méI watched | Níor choimhéad méI did not watch | Ar choimhéad mé?Did I watch? |
| tú (you) | Choimhéad túYou watched | Níor choimhéad túYou did not watch | Ar choimhéad tú?Did you watch? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Choimhéad sé / síHe watched | Níor choimhéad sé / síHe did not watch | Ar choimhéad sé / sí?Did he watch? |
| sinn (we) | ChoimhéadamarWe watched | Níor choimhéadamarWe did not watch | Ar choimhéadamar?Did we watch? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Choimhéad sibhYou watched | Níor choimhéad sibhYou did not watch | Ar choimhéad sibh?Did you watch? |
| siad (they) | Choimhéad siadThey watched | Níor choimhéad siadThey did not watch | Ar choimhéad siad?Did they watch? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Coimhéadadh | Níor coimhéadadh | Ar coimhéadadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | CoimhéadaimI watch | Ní choimhéadaimI do not watch | An gcoimhéadaim?Do I watch? |
| tú (you) | Coimhéadann túYou watch | Ní choimhéadann túYou do not watch | An gcoimhéadann tú?Do you watch? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Coimhéadann sé / síHe watches | Ní choimhéadann sé / síHe does not watch | An gcoimhéadann sé / sí?Does he watch? |
| sinn (we) | CoimhéadaimidWe watch | Ní choimhéadaimidWe do not watch | An gcoimhéadaimid?Do we watch? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Coimhéadann sibhYou watch | Ní choimhéadann sibhYou do not watch | An gcoimhéadann sibh?Do you watch? |
| siad (they) | Coimhéadann siadThey watch | Ní choimhéadann siadThey do not watch | An gcoimhéadann siad?Do they watch? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Coimhéadtar | Ní choimhéadtar | An gcoimhéadtar? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Coimhéadfaidh méI will watch | Ní choimhéadfaidh méI will not watch | An gcoimhéadfaidh mé?Will I watch? |
| tú (you) | Coimhéadfaidh túYou will watch | Ní choimhéadfaidh túYou will not watch | An gcoimhéadfaidh tú?Will you watch? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Coimhéadfaidh sé / síHe will watch | Ní choimhéadfaidh sé / síHe will not watch | An gcoimhéadfaidh sé / sí?Will he watch? |
| sinn (we) | CoimhéadfaimidWe will watch | Ní choimhéadfaimidWe will not watch | An gcoimhéadfaimid?Will we watch? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Coimhéadfaidh sibhYou will watch | Ní choimhéadfaidh sibhYou will not watch | An gcoimhéadfaidh sibh?Will you watch? |
| siad (they) | Coimhéadfaidh siadThey will watch | Ní choimhéadfaidh siadThey will not watch | An gcoimhéadfaidh siad?Will they watch? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Coimhéadfar | Ní choimhéadfar | An gcoimhéadfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ChoimhéadfainnI would watch | Ní choimhéadfainnI would not watch | An gcoimhéadfainn?Would I watch? |
| tú (you) | ChoimhéadfáYou would watch | Ní choimhéadfáYou would not watch | An gcoimhéadfá?Would you watch? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Choimhéadfadh sé / síHe would watch | Ní choimhéadfadh sé / síHe would not watch | An gcoimhéadfadh sé / sí?Would he watch? |
| sinn (we) | ChoimhéadfaimisWe would watch | Ní choimhéadfaimisWe would not watch | An gcoimhéadfaimis?Would we watch? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Choimhéadfadh sibhYou would watch | Ní choimhéadfadh sibhYou would not watch | An gcoimhéadfadh sibh?Would you watch? |
| siad (they) | ChoimhéadfaidísThey would watch | Ní choimhéadfaidísThey would not watch | An gcoimhéadfaidís?Would they watch? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Choimhéadfaí | Ní choimhéadfaí | An gcoimhéadfaí? |
“Coimhéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Choimhéad mé na páistí aréir.
I watched the children last night.
Coimhéadann sí an teach nuair a bhímid ar saoire.
She watches the house when we are on holiday.
Coimhéadfaidh mé do mhála duit.
I will mind your bag for you.
Choimhéadfainn an madra dá mbeadh am agam.
I would watch the dog if I had time.
Níor choimhéad sé an bóthar.
He didn't watch the road.
Ar choimhéad tú an cluiche?
Did you watch the match?
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To watch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to watch?
The Irish for to watch is coimhéad (pronounced “kwee-AYD”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is coimhéad.
What is the verbal noun of coimhéad?
The verbal noun of coimhéad is coimhéad, used after ag for the continuous: ag coimhéad (watching). The verbal adjective is coimhéadta.
How do you say coimhéad in the past and the future?
Past: Choimhéad mé; negative Níor choimhéad mé; question Ar choimhéad mé?. Future: Coimhéadfaidh mé; negative Ní choimhéadfaidh mé; question An gcoimhéadfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of coimhéad?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Choimhéadfainn (I would watch); negative Ní choimhéadfainn; question An gcoimhéadfainn?.
Does coimhéad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coimhéad can mean to watch, to look out or to keep, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'coimhéad' and 'féach'?
'Féach' means to look, while 'coimhéad' means to watch over or guard something, as in 'Coimhéad an carr!' (Watch the car!).
How do I say 'Look out!' in Irish?
You can say 'Coimhéad!' or 'Seachain!' as a warning.
