HeyRuaHow to say “frying” in Irish
- Irish:
- friochadh
- English:
- frying
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- frioch, to fry (ag friochadh, frying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FRI-khuh” /ˈfʲɾʲɪxə/
- Genitive singular:
- friochta, an fhriochta (e.g. panna friochta, frying pan)
What does “friochadh” mean?
- frying
- The act of cooking food in hot fat or oil; it is the verbal noun of the verb frioch.Also: fry, fry-up.
“Friochadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, friochadh means frying: it is the verbal noun of the verb frioch (to fry). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Friochadh” with the article
Here is friochadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Friochadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using friochadh, the Irish word for frying.
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Frying in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for frying?
The Irish for frying is friochadh (pronounced “FRI-khuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce friochadh in Irish?
Friochadh is said like “FRI-khuh” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪxə/).
Does friochadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for friochadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does friochadh change to fhriochadh or bhfriochadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) friochadh becomes mo fhriochadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfriochadh (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for a frying pan?
You can say 'panna friochta' or simply 'friochtán', both meaning frying pan.
