HeyRuaHow to say “frigate” in Irish
- Irish:
- frigéad
- English:
- frigate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIG-ayd” /ˈfʲɾʲɪɟeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- frigéid (frigates)
- Genitive singular:
- frigéid, an fhrigéid (e.g. captaen an fhrigéid, the captain of the frigate)
- Genitive plural:
- frigéad, na bhfrigéad (e.g. criúnna na bhfrigéad, the crews of the frigates)
What does “frigéad” mean?
- frigate
- A fast, medium-sized warship, originally a sailing ship and now an escort vessel in a navy.Also: warship, naval ship.
“Frigéad” with the article
The plural of frigate in Irish is frigéid. Here is frigéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frigéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frigéad, the Irish word for frigate.
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Frigate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for frigate?
The Irish for frigate is frigéad (pronounced “FRIG-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frigéid.
How do you pronounce frigéad in Irish?
Frigéad is said like “FRIG-ayd” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪɟeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of frigate in Irish?
The plural of frigéad is frigéid; with the article, na frigéid means “the frigates”. The genitive plural is frigéad, as in criúnna na bhfrigéad (the crews of the frigates).
Why does frigéad change to fhrigéad or bhfrigéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frigéad becomes mo fhrigéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrigéad (eclipsis).
Is 'frigéad' the general word for a warship?
No, 'frigéad' is a specific type of warship; the general term is 'long chogaidh'.
