HeyRuaHow to say “resistance” in Irish
- Irish:
- frithbheartaíocht
- English:
- resistance, counteraction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIH-vyar-tee-ukht” /ˈfʲɾʲɪˌvʲaɾˠt̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- frithbheartaíochtaí (resistances)
- Genitive singular:
- frithbheartaíochta, na frithbheartaíochta (e.g. baill na frithbheartaíochta, members of the resistance)
- Genitive plural:
- frithbheartaíochtaí, na bhfrithbheartaíochtaí (e.g. stair na bhfrithbheartaíochtaí, the history of the resistance movements)
What does “frithbheartaíocht” mean?
“Frithbheartaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- resistance
- Organised opposition to an occupying power or authority, especially an underground resistance movement.Also: resistance movement, underground movement, opposition.
1 other meaning: counteraction
- 2counteraction
- Action taken to oppose or counter something.Also: opposition, reaction.
Other Irish words for resistance: freasúra (opposition)
“Frithbheartaíocht” with the article
The plural of resistance in Irish is frithbheartaíochtaí. Here is frithbheartaíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frithbheartaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frithbheartaíocht, 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 frithbheartaíocht (pronounced “FRIH-vyar-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is frithbheartaíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean counteraction.
How do you pronounce frithbheartaíocht in Irish?
Frithbheartaíocht is said like “FRIH-vyar-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪˌvʲaɾˠt̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of resistance in Irish?
The plural of frithbheartaíocht is frithbheartaíochtaí; with the article, na frithbheartaíochtaí means “the resistances”. The genitive plural is frithbheartaíochtaí, as in stair na bhfrithbheartaíochtaí (the history of the resistance movements).
Does frithbheartaíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Frithbheartaíocht can mean resistance or counteraction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does frithbheartaíocht change to fhrithbheartaíocht or bhfrithbheartaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frithbheartaíocht becomes mo fhrithbheartaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrithbheartaíocht (eclipsis).
How does 'frithbheartaíocht' differ from 'friotaíocht'?
'Frithbheartaíocht' is used for an organised resistance movement, as in Frithbheartaíocht na Fraince, while 'friotaíocht' is more general resistance, including electrical resistance.
