HeyRuaHow to say “reaction” in Irish
- Irish:
- fritoradh
- English:
- reaction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIT-or-uh” /ˈfʲɾʲɪt̪ˌɔɾˠə/
- Plural:
- fritorthaí (reactions)
- Genitive singular:
- fritoraidh, an fhritoraidh (e.g. neart an fhritoraidh, the strength of the reaction)
- Genitive plural:
- fritorthaí, na bhfritorthaí (e.g. neart na bhfritorthaí, the strength of the reactions)
What does “fritoradh” mean?
- reaction
- A response or effect produced in reply to something, especially a physical, chemical or emotional reaction.Also: response, backlash, counter-effect.
“Fritoradh” with the article
The plural of reaction in Irish is fritorthaí. Here is fritoradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fritoradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fritoradh, the Irish word for reaction.
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Reaction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reaction?
The Irish for reaction is fritoradh (pronounced “FRIT-or-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fritorthaí.
How do you pronounce fritoradh in Irish?
Fritoradh is said like “FRIT-or-uh” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪt̪ˌɔɾˠə/).
What is the plural of reaction in Irish?
The plural of fritoradh is fritorthaí; with the article, na fritorthaí means “the reactions”. The genitive plural is fritorthaí, as in neart na bhfritorthaí (the strength of the reactions).
Why does fritoradh change to fhritoradh or bhfritoradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fritoradh becomes mo fhritoradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfritoradh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fritoradh and imoibriú?
Both can mean 'reaction'; imoibriú is the usual technical term in chemistry, while fritoradh is often used for a counter-effect or a person's response.
