HeyRuaHow to say “battalion” in Irish
- Irish:
- cathlán
- English:
- battalion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAH-lawn” /ˈkahl̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- cathláin (battalions)
- Genitive singular:
- cathláin, an chathláin (e.g. ceannasaí an chathláin, commander of the battalion)
- Genitive plural:
- cathlán, na gcathlán (e.g. oifigigh na gcathlán, officers of the battalions)
What does “cathlán” mean?
- battalion
- A large military unit of soldiers, usually made up of several companies and forming part of a brigade.Also: army unit, military unit.
“Cathlán” with the article
The plural of battalion in Irish is cathláin. Here is cathlán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cathlán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cathlán, the Irish word for battalion.
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Battalion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for battalion?
The Irish for battalion is cathlán (pronounced “KAH-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cathláin.
How do you pronounce cathlán in Irish?
Cathlán is said like “KAH-lawn” (IPA /ˈkahl̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of battalion in Irish?
The plural of cathlán is cathláin; with the article, na cathláin means “the battalions”. The genitive plural is cathlán, as in oifigigh na gcathlán (officers of the battalions).
Why does cathlán change to chathlán or gcathlán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cathlán becomes mo chathlán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcathlán (eclipsis).
How is 'cathlán' different from 'complacht' and 'briogáid'?
A 'complacht' (company) is smaller than a 'cathlán' (battalion), and several battalions make up a 'briogáid' (brigade).
