HeyRuaHow to say “fullback” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánchúlaí
- English:
- fullback
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-khoo-lee” /ˈl̪ˠɑːnˌxuːl̪ˠiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lánchúlaithe (fullbacks)
- Genitive singular:
- lánchúlaí, an lánchúlaí (e.g. geansaí an lánchúlaí, the fullback's jersey)
- Genitive plural:
- lánchúlaithe, na lánchúlaithe (e.g. cumas na lánchúlaithe, the ability of the fullbacks)
What does “lánchúlaí” mean?
- fullback
- A defending player positioned nearest his own goal in Gaelic football, hurling, rugby or soccer.Also: full-back, defender, back.
“Lánchúlaí” with the article
The plural of fullback in Irish is lánchúlaithe. Here is lánchúlaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lánchúlaí
the fullback
No change after an
na lánchúlaithe
the fullbacks
Plural: no change after na
“Lánchúlaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lánchúlaí, the Irish word for fullback.
Is lánchúlaí láidir é Seán.
Seán is a strong fullback.
Rug an lánchúlaí ar an liathróid.
The fullback caught the ball.
Bhí an lánchúlaí ag imirt go hiontach inné.
The fullback was playing brilliantly yesterday.
Gortaíodh cos an lánchúlaí sa chluiche.
The fullback's leg was injured in the match.
Tá beirt lánchúlaithe nua ag an bhfoireann.
The team has two new fullbacks.
Imríonn mo dheartháir mar lánchúlaí.
My brother plays as fullback.
Bhí sé ina lánchúlaí ar fhoireann an chontae.
He was fullback on the county team.
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Fullback in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fullback?
The Irish for fullback is lánchúlaí (pronounced “LAWN-khoo-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lánchúlaithe.
How do you pronounce lánchúlaí in Irish?
Lánchúlaí is said like “LAWN-khoo-lee” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːnˌxuːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of fullback in Irish?
The plural of lánchúlaí is lánchúlaithe; with the article, na lánchúlaithe means “the fullbacks”. The genitive plural is lánchúlaithe, as in cumas na lánchúlaithe (the ability of the fullbacks).
What is the difference between lánchúlaí and cúlaí?
Cúlaí is any back or defender, while lánchúlaí is specifically the fullback, the defender nearest the goal; leathchúlaí is a halfback.
