HeyRuaHow to say “resistance” in Irish
- Irish:
- friotú
- English:
- resistance
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIT-oo” /ˈfʲɾʲɪt̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- friotaithe, an fhriotaithe (e.g. aonad friotaithe, unit of resistance)
What does “friotú” mean?
- resistance
- In electricity and physics, the opposition a material or circuit offers to the flow of current; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'friotaigh'.Also: electrical resistance, resisting.
Other Irish words for resistance: freasúra (opposition)
“Friotú” with the article
Here is friotú after the article (an t-alt).
“Friotú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using friotú, 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 friotú (pronounced “FRIT-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce friotú in Irish?
Friotú is said like “FRIT-oo” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪt̪ˠuː/).
Does friotú have a plural?
No plural form is given for friotú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does friotú change to fhriotú or bhfriotú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) friotú becomes mo fhriotú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfriotú (eclipsis).
Is 'friotú' the same as 'friotaíocht'?
'Friotaíocht' is general resistance or opposition, as to an enemy, while 'friotú' is the technical term for electrical resistance.
What is the device called?
A resistor is 'friotóir', while the property it has is 'friotú'.
