HeyRuaHow to say “halfback” in Irish
- Irish:
- leataca
- English:
- halfback
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAT-uh-kuh” /ˈlʲatakə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leatacaí (halfbacks)
- Genitive singular:
- leataca, an leataca (e.g. geansaí an leataca, the halfback's jersey)
- Genitive plural:
- leatacaí, na leatacaí (e.g. líne na leatacaí, the halfback line)
What does “leataca” mean?
- halfback
- A player in the half-back line in Gaelic football, hurling or rugby, positioned between the full-backs and the midfield.Also: half-back, wing back, centre back.
“Leataca” with the article
The plural of halfback in Irish is leatacaí. Here is leataca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leataca
the halfback
No change after an
na leatacaí
the halfbacks
Plural: no change after na
“Leataca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leataca, the Irish word for halfback.
Is leataca maith é Seán.
Seán is a good halfback.
D'imir an leataca go hiontach inniu.
The halfback played brilliantly today.
Bhí na leatacaí an-láidir sa dara leath.
The halfbacks were very strong in the second half.
Imríonn mo dheartháir mar leataca ar an bhfoireann.
My brother plays halfback on the team.
Scóráil an leataca cúilín iontach.
The halfback scored a great point.
Ní raibh suíomh an leataca éasca dó.
The halfback position wasn't easy for him.
Tá triúr leatacaí nua ag an gclub i mbliana.
The club has three new halfbacks this year.
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Halfback in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for halfback?
The Irish for halfback is leataca (pronounced “LAT-uh-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leatacaí.
How do you pronounce leataca in Irish?
Leataca is said like “LAT-uh-kuh” (IPA /ˈlʲatakə/).
What is the plural of halfback in Irish?
The plural of leataca is leatacaí; with the article, na leatacaí means “the halfbacks”. The genitive plural is leatacaí, as in líne na leatacaí (the halfback line).
What is the difference between 'leataca' and 'leaththosaí'?
A 'leataca' is a halfback, a defensive player, while a 'leaththosaí' is a half-forward on the attacking side.
