HeyRuaHow to say “resistor” in Irish
- Irish:
- friotóir
- English:
- resistor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIT-oh-ir” /ˈfʲɾʲɪt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- friotóirí (resistors)
- Genitive singular:
- friotóra, an fhriotóra (e.g. luach an fhriotóra, value of the resistor)
- Genitive plural:
- friotóirí, na bhfriotóirí (e.g. sraith na bhfriotóirí, the series of resistors)
What does “friotóir” mean?
- resistor
- An electrical component that resists the flow of current in a circuit.Also: electrical resistor, resistance component.
“Friotóir” with the article
The plural of resistor in Irish is friotóirí. Here is friotóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Friotóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using friotóir, the Irish word for resistor.
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Resistor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for resistor?
The Irish for resistor is friotóir (pronounced “FRIT-oh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is friotóirí.
How do you pronounce friotóir in Irish?
Friotóir is said like “FRIT-oh-ir” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of resistor in Irish?
The plural of friotóir is friotóirí; with the article, na friotóirí means “the resistors”. The genitive plural is friotóirí, as in sraith na bhfriotóirí (the series of resistors).
Why does friotóir change to fhriotóir or bhfriotóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) friotóir becomes mo fhriotóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfriotóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'friotóir' and 'friotaíocht'?
'Friotóir' is the physical component, a resistor, while 'friotaíocht' is resistance, the property itself, measured in ohms.
