HeyRuaHow to say “counterforce” in Irish
- Irish:
- frithfhórsa
- English:
- counterforce
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIH-oar-suh” /ˈfʲɾʲɪhoːɾˠsˠə/
- Plural:
- frithfhórsaí (counterforces)
- Genitive singular:
- frithfhórsa, an fhrithfhórsa (e.g. neart an fhrithfhórsa, the strength of the counterforce)
- Genitive plural:
- frithfhórsaí, na bhfrithfhórsaí (e.g. éifeacht na bhfrithfhórsaí, the effect of the counterforces)
What does “frithfhórsa” mean?
- counterforce
- A force that acts against or opposes another force.Also: opposing force, counteracting force.
“Frithfhórsa” with the article
The plural of counterforce in Irish is frithfhórsaí. Here is frithfhórsa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frithfhórsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frithfhórsa, the Irish word for counterforce.
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Counterforce in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for counterforce?
The Irish for counterforce is frithfhórsa (pronounced “FRIH-oar-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frithfhórsaí.
How do you pronounce frithfhórsa in Irish?
Frithfhórsa is said like “FRIH-oar-suh” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪhoːɾˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of counterforce in Irish?
The plural of frithfhórsa is frithfhórsaí; with the article, na frithfhórsaí means “the counterforces”. The genitive plural is frithfhórsaí, as in éifeacht na bhfrithfhórsaí (the effect of the counterforces).
Why does frithfhórsa change to fhrithfhórsa or bhfrithfhórsa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frithfhórsa becomes mo fhrithfhórsa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrithfhórsa (eclipsis).
How is frithfhórsa formed?
It is the prefix frith- (counter, anti) added to fórsa (force), which is lenited after the prefix: frithfhórsa.
