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resist in Irish

resist in Irish is friotán, friotaigh, cuir i gcoinne — resist means to try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.

resist in Irish

friotán
noun
A protective coating or covering.
friotaigh
verb
cuir i gcoinne
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
cuir in aghaidh
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
cuir in éadan
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
seas
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
an fód a sheasamh
verb
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
cos a chur i dtaca
verb
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.

What does "resist" mean?

  1. verb To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
    "It is hard to resist checking your phone every few minutes."
  2. verb To remain unaffected or undamaged by something.
    "These tiles resist heat, so you can put hot pans on them."
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resist in a sentence

  • It is hard to resist checking your phone every few minutes.
  • The town resisted the developers' plans for years.
  • These tiles resist heat, so you can put hot pans on them.
  • The metal gate is coated to resist rust in wet weather.

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What is "resist" in Irish?
"resist" in Irish is friotán, friotaigh, cuir i gcoinne. resist means: To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
How do you use "resist" in a sentence?
Example: "It is hard to resist checking your phone every few minutes." In Irish, "resist" is friotán, friotaigh, cuir i gcoinne.
Are there other ways to say "resist" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 8 translations listed for "resist": friotán, friotaigh, cuir i gcoinne, cuir in aghaidh, cuir in éadan, seas.
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