HeyRuaHow to say “first lieutenant” in Irish
- Irish:
- céadleifteanant
- English:
- first lieutenant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAYD-lef-tyuh-nuhnt” /ˈkʲeːdˌlʲɛfʲtʲənˠənˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- céadleifteanaint (first lieutenants)
- Genitive singular:
- céadleifteanaint, an chéadleifteanaint (e.g. éide an chéadleifteanaint, the first lieutenant's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- céadleifteanant, na gcéadleifteanant (e.g. céim na gcéadleifteanant, the rank of first lieutenants)
What does “céadleifteanant” mean?
- first lieutenant
- A junior commissioned officer in the army or air force, ranking above a second lieutenant and below a captain.Also: lieutenant, army officer, military rank.
“Céadleifteanant” with the article
The plural of first lieutenant in Irish is céadleifteanaint. Here is céadleifteanant after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Céadleifteanant” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céadleifteanant, the Irish word for first lieutenant.
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First lieutenant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for first lieutenant?
The Irish for first lieutenant is céadleifteanant (pronounced “KAYD-lef-tyuh-nuhnt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is céadleifteanaint.
How do you pronounce céadleifteanant in Irish?
Céadleifteanant is said like “KAYD-lef-tyuh-nuhnt” (IPA /ˈkʲeːdˌlʲɛfʲtʲənˠənˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of first lieutenant in Irish?
The plural of céadleifteanant is céadleifteanaint; with the article, na céadleifteanaint means “the first lieutenants”. The genitive plural is céadleifteanant, as in céim na gcéadleifteanant (the rank of first lieutenants).
Why does céadleifteanant change to chéadleifteanant or gcéadleifteanant?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céadleifteanant becomes mo chéadleifteanant (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéadleifteanant (eclipsis).
How does 'céadleifteanant' differ from 'leifteanant'?
'Céadleifteanant' is specifically a first lieutenant, the rank above 'dara leifteanant' (second lieutenant), while 'leifteanant' is the general word for lieutenant.
