HeyRuaHow to say “answering” in Irish
- Irish:
- freagairt
- English:
- answering, response, correspondence, responsibility
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- freagair, to answer (ag freagairt, answering)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRAG-ur-tch” /ˈfʲɾʲaɡəɾˠtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- freagartha, na freagartha (e.g. am freagartha, response time)
What does “freagairt” mean?
“Freagairt” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- answering
- The act of answering or replying; the verbal noun of the verb freagair.Also: answer, reply, replying.
3 other meanings: response or correspondence or responsibility
- 2response
- A reaction or response to something, such as a stimulus or appeal.Also: reaction, responding.
- 3correspondence
- The fact of matching or corresponding to something else.Also: matching, agreement.
- 4responsibility
- Answerability or responsibility for something.Also: answerability, accountability.
“Freagairt” as a verbal noun
After ag, freagairt means answering: it is the verbal noun of the verb freagair (to answer). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Freagairt” with the article
Here is freagairt after the article (an t-alt).
“Freagairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using freagairt, the Irish word for answering.
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Answering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for answering?
The Irish for answering is freagairt (pronounced “FRAG-ur-tch”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean response or correspondence or responsibility.
How do you pronounce freagairt in Irish?
Freagairt is said like “FRAG-ur-tch” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲaɡəɾˠtʲ/).
Does freagairt have a plural?
No plural form is given for freagairt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does freagairt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Freagairt can mean answering, response, correspondence or responsibility, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does freagairt change to fhreagairt or bhfreagairt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) freagairt becomes mo fhreagairt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfreagairt (eclipsis).
What is the difference between freagairt and freagra?
Freagra is the usual noun for an answer, while freagairt is the verbal noun, used for the act of answering (ag freagairt ceiste) or for a response or reaction.
