éirigh
/ˈəiɾʲɪɟ/
The English phrase 'arise' is translated into Irish as éirigh.
éirigh is a verb used to indicate that something starts to exist or originates.
Meaning: start to exist, originate (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈəiɾʲɪɟ/
Did you know?
- The root of éirigh is related to the English word 'rectify', as both stem from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'straightening'.
- Depending on the context, éirigh can also mean 'to get up' in an angry or rebellious sense. It is used to describe someone 'rising up' in a temper.
- Because Irish uses a system of initial mutations, the first letter of éirigh can change or disappear depending on the word before it, though the meaning remains 'arise'.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a project plan.
- SaoirseAn gceapann tú go n-éirigh fadhb?Do you think a problem will arise?
- OisínNí cheapann mé é, a Saoirse.I don't think so, Saoirse.
- SaoirseTá an plean an-daingean.The plan is very solid.
- OisínTá tú ceart, a Saoirse.You are right, Saoirse.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry éirigh, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries éirigh, CC BY-SA 4.0.
