HeyRuaHow to say “expression” in Irish
- Irish:
- friotal
- English:
- expression, speech
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIT-ul” /ˈfʲɾʲɪt̪ˠəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- friotail (expressions)
- Genitive singular:
- friotail, an fhriotail (e.g. saibhreas an fhriotail, richness of expression)
- Genitive plural:
- friotal, na bhfriotal (e.g. liosta na bhfriotal, the list of expressions)
What does “friotal” mean?
“Friotal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- expression
- The way something is put into words; phrasing or wording.Also: phrasing, wording, utterance, diction.
“Friotal” with the article
The plural of expression in Irish is friotail. Here is friotal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Friotal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using friotal, the Irish word for expression.
Other nouns in Irish
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Expression in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for expression?
The Irish for expression is friotal (pronounced “FRIT-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is friotail. Depending on context it can also mean speech.
How do you pronounce friotal in Irish?
Friotal is said like “FRIT-ul” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪt̪ˠəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of expression in Irish?
The plural of friotal is friotail; with the article, na friotail means “the expressions”. The genitive plural is friotal, as in liosta na bhfriotal (the list of expressions).
Does friotal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Friotal can mean expression or speech, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does friotal change to fhriotal or bhfriotal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) friotal becomes mo fhriotal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfriotal (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to express something' using friotal?
Use 'cuir i bhfriotal', e.g. 'Ní féidir liom é a chur i bhfriotal' means 'I can't put it into words'.
What is the difference between friotal and nath?
Friotal is expression or wording in general, while nath is a particular saying or idiom.
