HeyRuaHow to say “reflection” in Irish
- Irish:
- frithchaitheamh
- English:
- reflection, reflecting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- frithchaith, to reflect (ag frithchaitheamh, reflecting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIH-khah-hoo” /ˈfʲɾʲɪˌxahəw/
- Genitive singular:
- frithchaithimh, an fhrithchaithimh (e.g. uillinn an fhrithchaithimh, angle of reflection)
What does “frithchaitheamh” mean?
“Frithchaitheamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reflection
- The throwing back of light, heat or sound from a surface; it is the verbal noun of the verb frithchaith.Also: reflecting, reflectance.
1 other meaning: reflecting
- 2reflecting
- The act of reflecting something back, as a verbal noun of frithchaith.Also: throwing back, reverberation.
Other Irish words for reflection: machnamh (reflection), smaointeoireacht (thinking)
“Frithchaitheamh” as a verbal noun
After ag, frithchaitheamh means reflecting: it is the verbal noun of the verb frithchaith (to reflect). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Frithchaitheamh” with the article
Here is frithchaitheamh after the article (an t-alt).
“Frithchaitheamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frithchaitheamh, the Irish word for reflection.
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Reflection in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reflection?
The Irish for reflection is frithchaitheamh (pronounced “FRIH-khah-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean reflecting.
How do you pronounce frithchaitheamh in Irish?
Frithchaitheamh is said like “FRIH-khah-hoo” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪˌxahəw/).
Does frithchaitheamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for frithchaitheamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does frithchaitheamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Frithchaitheamh can mean reflection or reflecting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does frithchaitheamh change to fhrithchaitheamh or bhfrithchaitheamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frithchaitheamh becomes mo fhrithchaitheamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrithchaitheamh (eclipsis).
Does frithchaitheamh mean reflection in the sense of thinking deeply?
No, frithchaitheamh is the physical reflection of light or sound. For thoughtful reflection use machnamh.
What is the word for a reflection you see in a mirror?
The image itself is usually scáil, while frithchaitheamh is the process of reflecting.
