HeyRuaHow to say “answer” in Irish
- Irish:
- freagra
- English:
- answer, solution, response
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRAG-ruh” /ˈfʲɾʲaɡəɾˠə/
- Plural:
- freagraí (answers)
- Genitive singular:
- freagra, an fhreagra (e.g. cóip an fhreagra, a copy of the answer)
- Genitive plural:
- freagraí, na bhfreagraí (e.g. liosta na bhfreagraí, a list of answers)
What does “freagra” mean?
“Freagra” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- answer
- Something said or written in return to a question, letter or call.Also: reply, response.
2 other meanings: solution or response
“Freagra” with the article
The plural of answer in Irish is freagraí. Here is freagra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Freagra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using freagra, the Irish word for answer.
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Answer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for answer?
The Irish for answer is freagra (pronounced “FRAG-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is freagraí. Depending on context it can also mean solution or response.
How do you pronounce freagra in Irish?
Freagra is said like “FRAG-ruh” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲaɡəɾˠə/).
What is the plural of answer in Irish?
The plural of freagra is freagraí; with the article, na freagraí means “the answers”. The genitive plural is freagraí, as in liosta na bhfreagraí (a list of answers).
Does freagra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Freagra can mean answer, solution or response, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does freagra change to fhreagra or bhfreagra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) freagra becomes mo fhreagra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfreagra (eclipsis).
Which preposition follows freagra?
Use ar: freagra ar cheist, an answer to a question. The genitive is also possible: freagra na ceiste.
What is the verb for 'to answer'?
The verb is freagair, as in D'fhreagair sí an cheist, she answered the question.
