HeyRuaHow to say “full forward” in Irish
- Irish:
- lántosaí
- English:
- full forward
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-tus-ee” /ˈl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠt̪ˠɔsˠiː/
- Plural:
- lántosaithe (full forwards)
- Genitive singular:
- lántosaí, an lántosaí (e.g. geansaí an lántosaí, the full forward's jersey)
- Genitive plural:
- lántosaithe, na lántosaithe (e.g. scileanna na lántosaithe, the skills of the full forwards)
What does “lántosaí” mean?
- full forward
- In Gaelic football or hurling, the attacking player positioned in the centre of the full-forward line, nearest the opponents' goal.Also: forward, full-forward.
“Lántosaí” with the article
The plural of full forward in Irish is lántosaithe. Here is lántosaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lántosaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lántosaí, the Irish word for full forward.
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Full forward in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for full forward?
The Irish for full forward is lántosaí (pronounced “LAWN-tus-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lántosaithe.
How do you pronounce lántosaí in Irish?
Lántosaí is said like “LAWN-tus-ee” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠt̪ˠɔsˠiː/).
What is the plural of full forward in Irish?
The plural of lántosaí is lántosaithe; with the article, na lántosaithe means “the full forwards”. The genitive plural is lántosaithe, as in scileanna na lántosaithe (the skills of the full forwards).
What is the difference between 'lántosaí' and 'tosaí'?
A 'tosaí' is any forward, while a 'lántosaí' is specifically the full forward in the line closest to goal; a corner forward is 'tosaí cúinne'.
