HeyRuaHow to say “to turn” in Irish
- Irish:
- iompaigh
- English:
- to turn, turn into, convert, capsize
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- iompú (ag iompú, turning)
- Verbal adjective:
- iompaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-pee” /ˈuːmˠpˠə/
What does “iompaigh” mean?
“Iompaigh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to turn
- To turn something or someone around, over or in another direction.Also: turn over, turn around, reverse.
3 other meanings: turn into or convert or capsize
- 2to turn into
- To change into something else, or to become something different.Also: become, change, turn sour.
- 3to convert
- To change your religion or beliefs, or to bring someone else to do so.Also: turn, change sides.
- 4to capsize
- To overturn, especially of a boat turning upside down in the water.Also: overturn, upset, tip over.
“Iompaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'iompaigh méI turned | Níor iompaigh méI did not turn | Ar iompaigh mé?Did I turn? |
| tú (you) | D'iompaigh túYou turned | Níor iompaigh túYou did not turn | Ar iompaigh tú?Did you turn? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'iompaigh sé / síHe turned | Níor iompaigh sé / síHe did not turn | Ar iompaigh sé / sí?Did he turn? |
| sinn (we) | D'iompaíomarWe turned | Níor iompaíomarWe did not turn | Ar iompaíomar?Did we turn? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'iompaigh sibhYou turned | Níor iompaigh sibhYou did not turn | Ar iompaigh sibh?Did you turn? |
| siad (they) | D'iompaigh siadThey turned | Níor iompaigh siadThey did not turn | Ar iompaigh siad?Did they turn? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Iompaíodh | Níor iompaíodh | Ar iompaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | IompaímI turn | Ní iompaímI do not turn | An iompaím?Do I turn? |
| tú (you) | Iompaíonn túYou turn | Ní iompaíonn túYou do not turn | An iompaíonn tú?Do you turn? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Iompaíonn sé / síHe turns | Ní iompaíonn sé / síHe does not turn | An iompaíonn sé / sí?Does he turn? |
| sinn (we) | IompaímidWe turn | Ní iompaímidWe do not turn | An iompaímid?Do we turn? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Iompaíonn sibhYou turn | Ní iompaíonn sibhYou do not turn | An iompaíonn sibh?Do you turn? |
| siad (they) | Iompaíonn siadThey turn | Ní iompaíonn siadThey do not turn | An iompaíonn siad?Do they turn? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Iompaítear | Ní iompaítear | An iompaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Iompóidh méI will turn | Ní iompóidh méI will not turn | An iompóidh mé?Will I turn? |
| tú (you) | Iompóidh túYou will turn | Ní iompóidh túYou will not turn | An iompóidh tú?Will you turn? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Iompóidh sé / síHe will turn | Ní iompóidh sé / síHe will not turn | An iompóidh sé / sí?Will he turn? |
| sinn (we) | IompóimidWe will turn | Ní iompóimidWe will not turn | An iompóimid?Will we turn? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Iompóidh sibhYou will turn | Ní iompóidh sibhYou will not turn | An iompóidh sibh?Will you turn? |
| siad (they) | Iompóidh siadThey will turn | Ní iompóidh siadThey will not turn | An iompóidh siad?Will they turn? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Iompófar | Ní iompófar | An iompófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | D'iompóinnI would turn | Ní iompóinnI would not turn | An iompóinn?Would I turn? |
| tú (you) | D'iompófáYou would turn | Ní iompófáYou would not turn | An iompófá?Would you turn? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | D'iompódh sé / síHe would turn | Ní iompódh sé / síHe would not turn | An iompódh sé / sí?Would he turn? |
| sinn (we) | D'iompóimisWe would turn | Ní iompóimisWe would not turn | An iompóimis?Would we turn? |
| sibh (you, plural) | D'iompódh sibhYou would turn | Ní iompódh sibhYou would not turn | An iompódh sibh?Would you turn? |
| siad (they) | D'iompóidísThey would turn | Ní iompóidísThey would not turn | An iompóidís?Would they turn? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | D'iompófaí | Ní iompófaí | An iompófaí? |
“Iompaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
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To turn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to turn?
The Irish for to turn is iompaigh (pronounced “UM-pee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is iompú.
What is the verbal noun of iompaigh?
The verbal noun of iompaigh is iompú, used after ag for the continuous: ag iompú (turning). The verbal adjective is iompaithe.
How do you say iompaigh in the past and the future?
Past: D'iompaigh mé; negative Níor iompaigh mé; question Ar iompaigh mé?. Future: Iompóidh mé; negative Ní iompóidh mé; question An iompóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of iompaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is D'iompóinn (I would turn); negative Ní iompóinn; question An iompóinn?.
Does iompaigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iompaigh can mean to turn, to turn into, to convert or to capsize, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'iompaigh' and 'cas'?
Both mean to turn, but 'cas' is used more for twisting or turning a corner (cas ar dheis), while 'iompaigh' often means turning over or turning into something (d'iompaigh an bainne).
Is 'tiontaigh' the same as 'iompaigh'?
Yes, 'tiontaigh' is a common Munster equivalent of 'iompaigh', with much the same meanings.
