HeyRuaHow to say “antinode” in Irish
- Irish:
- frithnód
- English:
- antinode
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIH-node” /ˈfʲɾʲɪhn̪ˠoːdˠ/
- Plural:
- frithnóid (antinodes)
- Genitive singular:
- frithnóid, an fhrithnóid (e.g. suíomh an fhrithnóid, position of the antinode)
- Genitive plural:
- frithnód, na bhfrithnód (e.g. suíomh na bhfrithnód, the positions of the antinodes)
What does “frithnód” mean?
- antinode
- In physics, a point in a standing wave where the vibration or amplitude is at its greatest.Also: anti-node, loop.
“Frithnód” with the article
The plural of antinode in Irish is frithnóid. Here is frithnód after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frithnód” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frithnód, the Irish word for antinode.
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Antinode in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for antinode?
The Irish for antinode is frithnód (pronounced “FRIH-node”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frithnóid.
How do you pronounce frithnód in Irish?
Frithnód is said like “FRIH-node” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪhn̪ˠoːdˠ/).
What is the plural of antinode in Irish?
The plural of frithnód is frithnóid; with the article, na frithnóid means “the antinodes”. The genitive plural is frithnód, as in suíomh na bhfrithnód (the positions of the antinodes).
Why does frithnód change to fhrithnód or bhfrithnód?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frithnód becomes mo fhrithnód (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrithnód (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'frithnód'?
The opposite is 'nód' (node), a point in a standing wave with no vibration; 'frith-' means 'anti-'.
