Cavalry in Irish (Marcshlua): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for cavalry?

The Irish for cavalry is marcshlua (pronounced “MARK-hloo-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is marcshluaite. Depending on context it can also mean cavalcade.

Q: What is the plural of cavalry in Irish?

The plural of marcshlua is marcshluaite; with the article, na marcshluaite means “the cavalries”. The genitive plural is marcshluaite, as in ceannasaithe na marcshluaite (the commanders of the cavalry troops).

Q: Does marcshlua have more than one meaning?

Yes. Marcshlua can mean cavalry or cavalcade, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “cavalry” in Irish

Irish:: marcshlua
English:: cavalry, cavalcade
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “MARK-hloo-uh” /ˈmˠaɾˠkˌhl̪ˠuə/

Various forms

Plural:: marcshluaite (cavalries)
Genitive singular:: marcshlua, an mharcshlua (e.g. ceannasaí an mharcshlua, commander of the cavalry)
Genitive plural:: marcshluaite, na marcshluaite (e.g. ceannasaithe na marcshluaite, the commanders of the cavalry troops)

What does “marcshlua” mean?

“Marcshlua” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

cavalry: A body of soldiers who fight on horseback.Also: horse soldiers, mounted troops.

1 other meaning: cavalcade

2cavalcade: A procession or company of people riding on horses.Also: mounted procession, riding party, horsemen.

“Marcshlua” with the article

The plural of cavalry in Irish is marcshluaite. Here is marcshlua after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an marcshlua

the cavalry

No change after an

na marcshluaite

the cavalries

Plural: no change after na

“Marcshlua” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using marcshlua, the Irish word for cavalry.

Tháinig an marcshlua thar an gcnoc go tapa.

The cavalry came quickly over the hill.

Bhí marcshlua mór ag an rí.

The king had a large cavalry.

Ba shaighdiúir de chuid an mharcshlua é a sheanathair.

His grandfather was a cavalry soldier.

Chuir an ginearál na marcshluaite chun tosaigh.

The general sent the cavalry forces forward.

Throid sé sa mharcshlua le linn an chogaidh.

He fought in the cavalry during the war.

Chonaiceamar marcshlua ag dul tríd an mbaile.

We saw a mounted procession going through the town.

Bhí capaill an mharcshlua tuirseach tar éis an chatha.

The cavalry horses were tired after the battle.

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Cavalry in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for cavalry?

The Irish for cavalry is marcshlua (pronounced “MARK-hloo-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is marcshluaite. Depending on context it can also mean cavalcade.

How do you pronounce marcshlua in Irish?

Marcshlua is said like “MARK-hloo-uh” (IPA /ˈmˠaɾˠkˌhl̪ˠuə/).

What is the plural of cavalry in Irish?

The plural of marcshlua is marcshluaite; with the article, na marcshluaite means “the cavalries”. The genitive plural is marcshluaite, as in ceannasaithe na marcshluaite (the commanders of the cavalry troops).

Does marcshlua have more than one meaning?

Yes. Marcshlua can mean cavalry or cavalcade, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does marcshlua change to mharcshlua?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mharcshlua. After ár (our) it stays ár marcshlua, because m does not take eclipsis.

How does 'marcshlua' relate to 'slua'?

It is a compound of 'marc' (horse) and 'slua' (host, crowd), so 'marcshlua' literally means a host of horsemen; the foot soldiers are 'coisithe'.

Cavalry in Irish (Marcshlua): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage