Counterclaim in Irish (Frithéileamh): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for counterclaim?

The Irish for counterclaim is frithéileamh (pronounced “FRIH-hay-lyuv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frithéilimh. Depending on context it can also mean counterclaiming.

Q: What is the plural of counterclaim in Irish?

The plural of frithéileamh is frithéilimh; with the article, na frithéilimh means “the counterclaims”. The genitive plural is frithéileamh, as in líon na bhfrithéileamh (the number of counterclaims).

Q: Does frithéileamh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Frithéileamh can mean counterclaim or counterclaiming, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “counterclaim” in Irish

Irish:: frithéileamh
English:: counterclaim, counterclaiming
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FRIH-hay-lyuv” /ˈfʲɾʲɪheːlʲəw/

Various forms

Plural:: frithéilimh (counterclaims)
Genitive singular:: frithéilimh, an fhrithéilimh (e.g. bunús an fhrithéilimh, the basis of the counterclaim)
Genitive plural:: frithéileamh, na bhfrithéileamh (e.g. líon na bhfrithéileamh, the number of counterclaims)

What does “frithéileamh” mean?

“Frithéileamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

counterclaim: A claim made in response to or against another claim, especially in a legal case.Also: counter-claim, cross-claim.

1 other meaning: counterclaiming

2counterclaiming: The verbal noun of frithéiligh: the act of making a counterclaim.Also: making a counterclaim.

“Frithéileamh” with the article

The plural of counterclaim in Irish is frithéilimh. Here is frithéileamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an frithéileamh

the counterclaim

No change after an

na frithéilimh

the counterclaims

Plural: no change after na

“Frithéileamh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using frithéileamh, the Irish word for counterclaim.

Rinne an cosantóir frithéileamh in aghaidh an ghearánaí.

The defendant made a counterclaim against the plaintiff.

Dhiúltaigh an chúirt don fhrithéileamh.

The court rejected the counterclaim.

Tá an frithéileamh fós os comhair na cúirte.

The counterclaim is still before the court.

Ní raibh bunús ar bith leis an bhfrithéileamh sin.

That counterclaim had no basis at all.

Cuireadh na frithéilimh go léir faoi bhráid an bhreithimh.

All the counterclaims were put before the judge.

Phléigh an dlíodóir sonraí an fhrithéilimh.

The solicitor discussed the details of the counterclaim.

Luaigh sé suim mhór airgid ina fhrithéileamh.

He stated a large sum of money in his counterclaim.

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Counterclaim in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for counterclaim?

The Irish for counterclaim is frithéileamh (pronounced “FRIH-hay-lyuv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frithéilimh. Depending on context it can also mean counterclaiming.

How do you pronounce frithéileamh in Irish?

Frithéileamh is said like “FRIH-hay-lyuv” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪheːlʲəw/).

What is the plural of counterclaim in Irish?

The plural of frithéileamh is frithéilimh; with the article, na frithéilimh means “the counterclaims”. The genitive plural is frithéileamh, as in líon na bhfrithéileamh (the number of counterclaims).

Does frithéileamh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Frithéileamh can mean counterclaim or counterclaiming, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does frithéileamh change to fhrithéileamh or bhfrithéileamh?

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

How is frithéileamh related to éileamh?

Frithéileamh is formed from the prefix frith- (counter-, against) and éileamh (claim), so it means a claim made in reply to another.

Counterclaim in Irish (Frithéileamh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage