Reciprocity in Irish (Frithpháirteachas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for reciprocity?

The Irish for reciprocity is frithpháirteachas (pronounced “FRIH-faar-tyukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “reciprocity” in Irish

Irish:: frithpháirteachas
English:: reciprocity
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FRIH-faar-tyukh-us” /ˈfʲɾʲɪˌfˠaːɾˠtʲəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: frithpháirteachais, an fhrithpháirteachais (e.g. prionsabal an fhrithpháirteachais, the principle of reciprocity)

What does “frithpháirteachas” mean?

reciprocity: A relationship in which two parties give and receive equally from each other, mutual exchange.Also: mutuality, mutual exchange, reciprocal relationship.

“Frithpháirteachas” with the article

Here is frithpháirteachas after the article (an t-alt).

an frithpháirteachas

the reciprocity

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“Frithpháirteachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using frithpháirteachas, the Irish word for reciprocity.

Tá frithpháirteachas riachtanach i ngach caidreamh maith.

Reciprocity is essential in every good relationship.

Bunaíodh an comhaontú ar fhrithpháirteachas.

The agreement was founded on reciprocity.

Ní raibh aon fhrithpháirteachas idir an dá thír.

There was no reciprocity between the two countries.

Glacann an rialtas le prionsabal an fhrithpháirteachais.

The government accepts the principle of reciprocity.

Is é an frithpháirteachas bunús na trádála.

Reciprocity is the basis of trade.

Bhí easpa frithpháirteachais sa socrú sin.

There was a lack of reciprocity in that arrangement.

Labhair sí faoin bhfrithpháirteachas idir na pobail.

She spoke about the reciprocity between the communities.

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Reciprocity in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for reciprocity?

The Irish for reciprocity is frithpháirteachas (pronounced “FRIH-faar-tyukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce frithpháirteachas in Irish?

Frithpháirteachas is said like “FRIH-faar-tyukh-us” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪˌfˠaːɾˠtʲəxəsˠ/).

Does frithpháirteachas have a plural?

No plural form is given for frithpháirteachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does frithpháirteachas change to fhrithpháirteachas or bhfrithpháirteachas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frithpháirteachas becomes mo fhrithpháirteachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrithpháirteachas (eclipsis).

Is there an adjective related to frithpháirteachas?

Yes, frithpháirteach means reciprocal or mutual, as in caidreamh frithpháirteach, a reciprocal relationship.

Reciprocity in Irish (Frithpháirteachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage