HeyRuaHow to say “serving” in Irish
- Irish:
- friotháil
- English:
- serving, service
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIH-hawl” /ˈfʲɾʲɪhaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- friothála, na friothála (e.g. lucht friothála, attendants, serving staff)
What does “friotháil” mean?
“Friotháil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- serving
- The verbal noun of the verb 'friotháil', the act of serving or attending to someone, for example at a table.Also: attending, waiting on.
1 other meaning: service
- 2service
- Service or attendance given to people, such as care or ministration.Also: ministration, attendance, care.
Other Irish words for serving: fónamh (serving), seirbheáil (serving)
“Friotháil” with the article
Here is friotháil after the article (an t-alt).
“Friotháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using friotháil, the Irish word for serving.
Other nouns in Irish
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Serving in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for serving?
The Irish for serving is friotháil (pronounced “FRIH-hawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean service.
How do you pronounce friotháil in Irish?
Friotháil is said like “FRIH-hawl” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪhaːlʲ/).
Does friotháil have a plural?
No plural form is given for friotháil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does friotháil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Friotháil can mean serving or service, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does friotháil change to fhriotháil or bhfriotháil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) friotháil becomes mo fhriotháil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfriotháil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'friotháil' and 'freastal'?
Both mean serving or attending; 'freastal' is more common in general use, while 'friotháil' often suggests personal attendance or ministering, as in 'ag friotháil ar na haíonna'.
Which preposition follows 'friotháil'?
Use 'ar': 'ag friotháil ar dhuine' means attending to or serving someone.
