HeyRuaHow to say “antiperspirant” in Irish
- Irish:
- frithallasán
- English:
- antiperspirant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIH-al-uh-sawn” /ˈfʲɾʲɪˌal̪ˠəsˠɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- frithallasáin (antiperspirants)
- Genitive singular:
- frithallasáin, an fhrithallasáin (e.g. buidéal frithallasáin, a bottle of antiperspirant)
- Genitive plural:
- frithallasán, na bhfrithallasán (e.g. úsáid na bhfrithallasán, the use of antiperspirants)
What does “frithallasán” mean?
- antiperspirant
- A substance applied to the skin, especially the armpits, to reduce sweating.Also: anti-perspirant, deodorant, antiperspirant spray.
“Frithallasán” with the article
The plural of antiperspirant in Irish is frithallasáin. Here is frithallasán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frithallasán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frithallasán, the Irish word for antiperspirant.
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Antiperspirant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for antiperspirant?
The Irish for antiperspirant is frithallasán (pronounced “FRIH-al-uh-sawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frithallasáin.
How do you pronounce frithallasán in Irish?
Frithallasán is said like “FRIH-al-uh-sawn” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪˌal̪ˠəsˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of antiperspirant in Irish?
The plural of frithallasán is frithallasáin; with the article, na frithallasáin means “the antiperspirants”. The genitive plural is frithallasán, as in úsáid na bhfrithallasán (the use of antiperspirants).
Why does frithallasán change to fhrithallasán or bhfrithallasán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frithallasán becomes mo fhrithallasán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrithallasán (eclipsis).
Is 'frithallasán' the same as 'díbholaíoch'?
Not exactly: 'frithallasán' is an antiperspirant that reduces sweat (from 'allas', sweat), while 'díbholaíoch' is a deodorant that masks or removes odour.
