HeyRuaHow to say “fullback” in Irish
- Irish:
- lántaca
- English:
- fullback
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-tuk-uh” /ˈl̪ˠaːn̪ˠt̪ˠəkə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lántacaí (fullbacks)
- Genitive singular:
- lántaca, an lántaca (e.g. geansaí an lántaca, the fullback's jersey)
- Genitive plural:
- lántacaí, na lántacaí (e.g. traenáil na lántacaí, the fullbacks' training)
What does “lántaca” mean?
- fullback
- A defending player who plays nearest to his own goal in Gaelic football, hurling or rugby.Also: full back, defender, last line of defence.
“Lántaca” with the article
The plural of fullback in Irish is lántacaí. Here is lántaca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lántaca
the fullback
No change after an
na lántacaí
the fullbacks
Plural: no change after na
“Lántaca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lántaca, the Irish word for fullback.
Is lántaca maith é Seán.
Seán is a good fullback.
Bhí an lántaca ar fheabhas inniu.
The fullback was excellent today.
Imríonn mo dheartháir mar lántaca.
My brother plays fullback.
Chuaigh an liathróid thar cheann an lántaca.
The ball went over the fullback's head.
Tá beirt lántacaí láidre ag an bhfoireann.
The team has two strong fullbacks.
Gortaíodh ár lántaca sa chéad leath.
Our fullback was injured in the first half.
Ba é an lántaca ab fhearr sa chontae é.
He was the best fullback in the county.
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Fullback in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fullback?
The Irish for fullback is lántaca (pronounced “LAWN-tuk-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lántacaí.
How do you pronounce lántaca in Irish?
Lántaca is said like “LAWN-tuk-uh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːn̪ˠt̪ˠəkə/).
What is the plural of fullback in Irish?
The plural of lántaca is lántacaí; with the article, na lántacaí means “the fullbacks”. The genitive plural is lántacaí, as in traenáil na lántacaí (the fullbacks' training).
What is the difference between 'lántaca' and 'cúlbáire'?
'Lántaca' is the fullback, a defender in front of goal, while 'cúlbáire' is the goalkeeper. A half back is 'leathchúlaí'.
