HeyRuaHow to say “frying pan” in Irish
- Irish:
- friochtán
- English:
- frying pan
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIKH-tawn” /ˈfʲɾʲɪxt̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- friochtáin (frying pans)
- Genitive singular:
- friochtáin, an fhriochtáin (e.g. cos an fhriochtáin, the handle of the frying pan)
- Genitive plural:
- friochtán, na bhfriochtán (e.g. lámha na bhfriochtán, the handles of the frying pans)
What does “friochtán” mean?
- frying pan
- A shallow metal pan with a long handle used for frying food.Also: pan, skillet, frypan.
Other Irish words for frying pan: panna (pan)
“Friochtán” with the article
The plural of frying pan in Irish is friochtáin. Here is friochtán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Friochtán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using friochtán, the Irish word for frying pan.
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Frying pan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for frying pan?
The Irish for frying pan is friochtán (pronounced “FRIKH-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is friochtáin.
How do you pronounce friochtán in Irish?
Friochtán is said like “FRIKH-tawn” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪxt̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of frying pan in Irish?
The plural of friochtán is friochtáin; with the article, na friochtáin means “the frying pans”. The genitive plural is friochtán, as in lámha na bhfriochtán (the handles of the frying pans).
Why does friochtán change to fhriochtán or bhfriochtán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) friochtán becomes mo fhriochtán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfriochtán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between friochtán and sáspan?
A friochtán is a shallow frying pan, while a sáspan is a deeper saucepan used for boiling.
Which verb goes with friochtán?
It comes from the verb frioch, to fry, as in 'frioch na hispíní sa fhriochtán', fry the sausages in the pan.
