HeyRuaHow to say “antidote” in Irish
- Irish:
- frithnimh
- English:
- antidote, remedy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIH-niv” /ˈfʲɾʲɪhnʲɪvʲ/
- Plural:
- frithnimheanna (antidotes)
- Genitive singular:
- frithnimhe, na frithnimhe (e.g. éifeacht na frithnimhe, the effect of the antidote)
- Genitive plural:
- frithnimheanna, na bhfrithnimheanna (e.g. éifeachtaí na bhfrithnimheanna, the effects of the antidotes)
What does “frithnimh” mean?
“Frithnimh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- antidote
- A substance that counteracts a poison or venom.Also: antivenom, counter-poison, antitoxin.
1 other meaning: remedy
- 2remedy
- Figuratively, something that counteracts or relieves a harmful thing.Also: cure, antidote.
“Frithnimh” with the article
The plural of antidote in Irish is frithnimheanna. Here is frithnimh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frithnimh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frithnimh, the Irish word for antidote.
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Antidote in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for antidote?
The Irish for antidote is frithnimh (pronounced “FRIH-niv”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is frithnimheanna. Depending on context it can also mean remedy.
How do you pronounce frithnimh in Irish?
Frithnimh is said like “FRIH-niv” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪhnʲɪvʲ/).
What is the plural of antidote in Irish?
The plural of frithnimh is frithnimheanna; with the article, na frithnimheanna means “the antidotes”. The genitive plural is frithnimheanna, as in éifeachtaí na bhfrithnimheanna (the effects of the antidotes).
Does frithnimh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Frithnimh can mean antidote or remedy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does frithnimh change to fhrithnimh or bhfrithnimh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frithnimh becomes mo fhrithnimh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrithnimh (eclipsis).
How is 'frithnimh' related to 'nimh'?
'Frithnimh' is 'nimh' (poison) with the prefix 'frith-' (counter, anti-), so it literally means counter-poison.
Which preposition follows 'frithnimh'?
You usually say 'frithnimh ar' or 'frithnimh do', for example 'frithnimh ar an nimh'.
