HeyRuaHow to say “opposing” in Irish
- Irish:
- freasúrach
- English:
- opposing, oppositional
- Word type:
- adjective
- More opposing:
- níos freasúraí
- Most opposing:
- is freasúraí
- Plural:
- freasúracha
- Pronunciation:
- “FRASS-oo-rakh” /ˈfʲɾˠasˠuːɾˠəx/
What does “freasúrach” mean?
“Freasúrach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- opposing
- Acting against or in opposition to something or someone.Also: opposed, adverse, contrary, hostile.
1 other meaning: oppositional
- 2oppositional
- Belonging to or relating to the political opposition.Also: opposition, of the opposition.
“Freasúrach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is freasúrach after páirtí (party, masculine), after foireann (team, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: foireann fhreasúrach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: páirtí freasúrach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, freasúracha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: foirne freasúracha.
More opposing, most opposing, very opposing
Tá sé níos freasúraí ná mar a bhí sé riamh. He is more opposed than he ever was.
| more opposing | níos freasúraí | in the past tense: ní ba fhreasúraí |
|---|---|---|
| most opposing | is freasúraí | in the past tense: ba fhreasúraí |
| as opposing as | chomh freasúrach le | no change after chomh |
| very opposing | an-fhreasúrach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too opposing | rófhreasúrach | ró- lenites |
“Freasúrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Opposing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for opposing?
The Irish for opposing is freasúrach (pronounced “FRASS-oo-rakh”). It comes after the noun: páirtí freasúrach, an opposing party; foireann fhreasúrach, an opposing team.
How do you say more opposing and most opposing in Irish?
níos freasúraí is more opposing and is freasúraí is most opposing. In the past tense they become ní ba fhreasúraí and ba fhreasúraí.
Why does freasúrach become fhreasúrach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So foireann fhreasúrach (an opposing team) but páirtí freasúrach (an opposing party), because páirtí is masculine.
What is the plural of freasúrach?
With a plural noun freasúrach becomes freasúracha: páirtithe freasúracha, foirne freasúracha.
How do you say very opposing in Irish?
an-fhreasúrach. Too opposing is rófhreasúrach, and as opposing as is chomh freasúrach le.
Does freasúrach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Freasúrach can mean opposing or oppositional, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'freasúrach' related to 'freasúra'?
'Freasúrach' is the adjective from the noun 'freasúra', opposition, as in 'an Freasúra' in parliament, and 'páirtí freasúrach' is an opposition party.
