HeyRuaHow to say “opposition” in Irish
- Irish:
- freasúra
- English:
- opposition, opposition (political)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRASS-oo-ruh” /ˈfʲɾˠasˠuːɾˠə/
- Plural:
- freasúraí (oppositions)
- Genitive singular:
- freasúra, an fhreasúra (e.g. ceannaire an fhreasúra, leader of the opposition)
- Genitive plural:
- freasúraí, na bhfreasúraí (e.g. ráitis na bhfreasúraí, the statements of the opposition groups)
What does “freasúra” mean?
“Freasúra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- opposition
- The act or state of opposing someone or something; resistance.Also: resistance, contrariness.
1 other meaning: opposition (political)
- 2opposition (political)
- The political parties in parliament that are not in government.Also: opposition, the opposition, opposition party.
“Freasúra” with the article
The plural of opposition in Irish is freasúraí. Here is freasúra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Freasúra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using freasúra, the Irish word for opposition.
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Opposition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for opposition?
The Irish for opposition is freasúra (pronounced “FRASS-oo-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is freasúraí. Depending on context it can also mean opposition (political).
How do you pronounce freasúra in Irish?
Freasúra is said like “FRASS-oo-ruh” (IPA /ˈfʲɾˠasˠuːɾˠə/).
What is the plural of opposition in Irish?
The plural of freasúra is freasúraí; with the article, na freasúraí means “the oppositions”. The genitive plural is freasúraí, as in ráitis na bhfreasúraí (the statements of the opposition groups).
Does freasúra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Freasúra can mean opposition or opposition (political), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does freasúra change to fhreasúra or bhfreasúra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) freasúra becomes mo fhreasúra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfreasúra (eclipsis).
How do I say 'in opposition' in Irish?
A party in opposition is 'sa fhreasúra', and to oppose something is 'cur in aghaidh ruda' or 'freasúra a dhéanamh ar rud'.
