HeyRuaHow to say “counterweight” in Irish
- Irish:
- frithmheáchan
- English:
- counterweight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIH-vyaw-khun” /ˈfʲɾʲɪˌvʲaːxən/
- Plural:
- frithmheáchain (counterweights)
- Genitive singular:
- frithmheáchain, an fhrithmheáchain (e.g. suíomh an fhrithmheáchain, the position of the counterweight)
- Genitive plural:
- frithmheáchan, na bhfrithmheáchan (e.g. suíomh na bhfrithmheáchan, the position of the counterweights)
What does “frithmheáchan” mean?
- counterweight
- A weight that balances another weight, as in a lift, crane or scales.Also: counterpoise, counterbalance, balancing weight.
“Frithmheáchan” with the article
The plural of counterweight in Irish is frithmheáchain. Here is frithmheáchan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frithmheáchan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frithmheáchan, the Irish word for counterweight.
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Counterweight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for counterweight?
The Irish for counterweight is frithmheáchan (pronounced “FRIH-vyaw-khun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frithmheáchain.
How do you pronounce frithmheáchan in Irish?
Frithmheáchan is said like “FRIH-vyaw-khun” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪˌvʲaːxən/).
What is the plural of counterweight in Irish?
The plural of frithmheáchan is frithmheáchain; with the article, na frithmheáchain means “the counterweights”. The genitive plural is frithmheáchan, as in suíomh na bhfrithmheáchan (the position of the counterweights).
Why does frithmheáchan change to fhrithmheáchan or bhfrithmheáchan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frithmheáchan becomes mo fhrithmheáchan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrithmheáchan (eclipsis).
How is frithmheáchan formed?
It combines the prefix frith- (counter-, against) with meáchan (weight), with lenition after the prefix, as in frithbhualadh.
