HeyRuaHow to say “adjutant” in Irish
- Irish:
- aidiúnach
- English:
- adjutant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AD-yoo-nukh” /ˈadʲuːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- aidiúnaigh (adjutants)
- Genitive singular:
- aidiúnaigh, an aidiúnaigh (e.g. oifig an aidiúnaigh, the adjutant's office)
- Genitive plural:
- aidiúnach, na n-aidiúnach (e.g. cruinniú na n-aidiúnach, the meeting of the adjutants)
What does “aidiúnach” mean?
- adjutant
- A military officer who assists a commanding officer with administration and correspondence.Also: military assistant, staff officer, aide.
“Aidiúnach” with the article
The plural of adjutant in Irish is aidiúnaigh. Here is aidiúnach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aidiúnach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aidiúnach, the Irish word for adjutant.
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Adjutant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for adjutant?
The Irish for adjutant is aidiúnach (pronounced “AD-yoo-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aidiúnaigh.
How do you pronounce aidiúnach in Irish?
Aidiúnach is said like “AD-yoo-nukh” (IPA /ˈadʲuːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of adjutant in Irish?
The plural of aidiúnach is aidiúnaigh; with the article, na haidiúnaigh means “the adjutants”. The genitive plural is aidiúnach, as in cruinniú na n-aidiúnach (the meeting of the adjutants).
Why does aidiúnach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aidiúnach (the adjutant), a haidiúnach (her adjutant), a n-aidiúnach (their adjutant), na haidiúnaigh (the adjutants).
Is 'aidiúnach' the same as an aide-de-camp?
Not exactly: 'aidiúnach' is an adjutant handling administration, while a personal aide to a general is usually 'aide-de-camp' or 'cúntóir pearsanta'.
