athnuaigh
To renew in Irish is athnuaigh.
The verb means to make something new again.
Meaning: to make new again (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix ath- meaning 'again' and nua meaning 'new'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form athnuaigh is used for the past tense in the first person singular, as in the phrase athnuaigh mé (I renewed). The noun form for 'renewal' is athnuaíocht.
Did you know?
- The word athcheoil uses the same prefix logic as athnuaigh to mean a 'remix', literally translating to 'again-music'.
- The term athnuaíocht is frequently used as a political and social term to describe the cultural 'renewal' of the Irish language itself.
- The prefix ath- in athnuaigh does not just mean 'again', but also carries the sense of 'over' or 'completely', similar to the English 'overhaul'.
Examples in context
- Athnuaigh do chroíRenew your heart.
Example conversation
Niamh and Oisín are discussing their gym membership.
- NiamhAn bhfuil an bailche membership críochta?Is the gym membership finished?
- OisínTá, caithfidh tú athnuaigh é inniu.Yes, you have to renew it today.
- NiamhAn féidir liom athnuaigh é ar líne?Can I renew it online?
- OisínTá, tá sé an-éasca a dhéanamh.Yes, it is very easy to do.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “renew” translations and entries athnuaigh, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
