HeyRuaHow to say “relief” in Irish
- Irish:
- fóirithint
- English:
- relief, relief (military)
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fóir, to help (ag fóirithint, helping)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-ri-hint” /ˈfoːɾʲɪhɪnʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- fóirithintí (reliefs)
- Genitive singular:
- fóirithinte, na fóirithinte (e.g. obair fhóirithinte, relief work)
- Genitive plural:
- fóirithintí, na bhfóirithintí (e.g. eagraíocht na bhfóirithintí, the relief organisation)
What does “fóirithint” mean?
“Fóirithint” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- relief
- Help or aid given to someone in need or distress; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'fóir' (to help, succour).Also: help, aid, succour, rescue.
1 other meaning: relief (military)
- 2relief (military)
- The relieving of a besieged place or of troops by a fresh force.Also: relief, relief force, reinforcement.
Other Irish words for relief: faoiseamh (relief)
“Fóirithint” as a verbal noun
After ag, fóirithint means helping: it is the verbal noun of the verb fóir (to help). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fóirithint” with the article
The plural of relief in Irish is fóirithintí. Here is fóirithint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fóirithint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fóirithint, the Irish word for relief.
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Relief in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for relief?
The Irish for relief is fóirithint (pronounced “FOH-ri-hint”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fóirithintí. Depending on context it can also mean relief (military).
How do you pronounce fóirithint in Irish?
Fóirithint is said like “FOH-ri-hint” (IPA /ˈfoːɾʲɪhɪnʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of relief in Irish?
The plural of fóirithint is fóirithintí; with the article, na fóirithintí means “the reliefs”. The genitive plural is fóirithintí, as in eagraíocht na bhfóirithintí (the relief organisation).
Does fóirithint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fóirithint can mean relief or relief (military), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fóirithint change to fhóirithint or bhfóirithint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fóirithint becomes m'fhóirithint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfóirithint (eclipsis).
How is 'fóirithint' different from 'faoiseamh'?
'Fóirithint' is help or aid brought to someone, while 'faoiseamh' is the feeling of relief or easing of pain.
