Counter-proposal in Irish (Frithmholadh): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for counter-proposal?

The Irish for counter-proposal is frithmholadh (pronounced “FRIH-wol-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frithmholtaí.

Q: What is the plural of counter-proposal in Irish?

The plural of frithmholadh is frithmholtaí; with the article, na frithmholtaí means “the counter-proposals”. The genitive plural is frithmholtaí, as in téacsanna na bhfrithmholtaí (the texts of the counter-proposals).

How to say “counter-proposal” in Irish

Irish:: frithmholadh
English:: counter-proposal
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FRIH-wol-oo” /ˈfʲɾʲɪˌwɔl̪ˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: frithmholtaí (counter-proposals)
Genitive singular:: frithmholta, an fhrithmholta (e.g. téacs an fhrithmholta, the text of the counter-proposal)
Genitive plural:: frithmholtaí, na bhfrithmholtaí (e.g. téacsanna na bhfrithmholtaí, the texts of the counter-proposals)

What does “frithmholadh” mean?

counter-proposal: A proposal put forward in opposition to, or instead of, another proposal, especially in a meeting or debate.Also: counter-proposition, countermotion, alternative proposal.

“Frithmholadh” with the article

The plural of counter-proposal in Irish is frithmholtaí. Here is frithmholadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an frithmholadh

the counter-proposal

No change after an

na frithmholtaí

the counter-proposals

Plural: no change after na

“Frithmholadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using frithmholadh, the Irish word for counter-proposal.

Chuir an freasúra frithmholadh os comhair na comhairle.

The opposition put a counter-proposal before the council.

Glacadh leis an bhfrithmholadh tar éis vóta.

The counter-proposal was accepted after a vote.

Ní raibh tacaíocht ag an bhfrithmholadh sin.

That counter-proposal had no support.

Pléadh dhá fhrithmholadh ag an gcruinniú aréir.

Two counter-proposals were discussed at the meeting last night.

Bhí mo fhrithmholadh níos simplí ná an bunmholadh.

My counter-proposal was simpler than the original proposal.

Tá roinnt pointí maithe i bhfrithmholadh an cheardchumainn.

There are some good points in the union's counter-proposal.

Diúltaíodh do na frithmholtaí go léir.

All the counter-proposals were rejected.

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Counter-proposal in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for counter-proposal?

The Irish for counter-proposal is frithmholadh (pronounced “FRIH-wol-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frithmholtaí.

How do you pronounce frithmholadh in Irish?

Frithmholadh is said like “FRIH-wol-oo” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪˌwɔl̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of counter-proposal in Irish?

The plural of frithmholadh is frithmholtaí; with the article, na frithmholtaí means “the counter-proposals”. The genitive plural is frithmholtaí, as in téacsanna na bhfrithmholtaí (the texts of the counter-proposals).

Why does frithmholadh change to fhrithmholadh or bhfrithmholadh?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frithmholadh becomes mo fhrithmholadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrithmholadh (eclipsis).

How is 'frithmholadh' related to 'moladh'?

It is 'moladh' (proposal) with the prefix 'frith-' (counter-, anti-), which lenites it: a 'frithmholadh' is a proposal made against another 'moladh'.

Is 'frithmholadh' the same as 'leasú'?

No. A 'leasú' is an amendment changing an existing motion, while a 'frithmholadh' is a separate alternative proposal.

Counter-proposal in Irish (Frithmholadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage