HeyRuaHow to say “resistance” in Irish
- Irish:
- friotaíocht
- English:
- resistance, resistance (electrical)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIT-ee-ukht” /ˈfʲɾʲɪt̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- friotaíochtaí (resistances)
- Genitive singular:
- friotaíochta, na friotaíochta (e.g. gluaiseacht na friotaíochta, the resistance movement)
- Genitive plural:
- friotaíochtaí, na bhfriotaíochtaí (e.g. luachanna na bhfriotaíochtaí, the resistance values)
What does “friotaíocht” mean?
“Friotaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- resistance
- The act of opposing or fighting against something, such as an enemy, an authority or a change.Also: opposition, defiance.
1 other meaning: resistance (electrical)
- 2resistance (electrical)
- In physics, the property of a material that opposes the flow of electric current.Also: resistance, electrical resistance, impedance.
Other Irish words for resistance: freasúra (opposition)
“Friotaíocht” with the article
The plural of resistance in Irish is friotaíochtaí. Here is friotaíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Friotaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using friotaíocht, the Irish word for resistance.
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Resistance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for resistance?
The Irish for resistance is friotaíocht (pronounced “FRIT-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is friotaíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean resistance (electrical).
How do you pronounce friotaíocht in Irish?
Friotaíocht is said like “FRIT-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪt̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of resistance in Irish?
The plural of friotaíocht is friotaíochtaí; with the article, na friotaíochtaí means “the resistances”. The genitive plural is friotaíochtaí, as in luachanna na bhfriotaíochtaí (the resistance values).
Does friotaíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Friotaíocht can mean resistance or resistance (electrical), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does friotaíocht change to fhriotaíocht or bhfriotaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) friotaíocht becomes mo fhriotaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfriotaíocht (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to resist' using friotaíocht?
You can say 'cur in aghaidh' or use the verb 'friotaigh', e.g. 'rinne siad friotaíocht' (they resisted). The noun is often paired with 'déan'.
