HeyRuaHow to say “halfback” in Irish
- Irish:
- leathchúlaí
- English:
- halfback
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LA-khoo-lee” /ˈl̠ʲahˌxuːl̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- leathchúlaithe (halfbacks)
- Genitive singular:
- leathchúlaí, an leathchúlaí (e.g. geansaí an leathchúlaí, the halfback's jersey)
- Genitive plural:
- leathchúlaithe, na leathchúlaithe (e.g. líne na leathchúlaithe, the halfback line)
What does “leathchúlaí” mean?
- halfback
- A player in a team sport such as Gaelic football, hurling or rugby who plays in the half-back line, between the forwards and the full-backs.Also: half-back, wing-back, centre-back.
“Leathchúlaí” with the article
The plural of halfback in Irish is leathchúlaithe. Here is leathchúlaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leathchúlaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leathchúlaí, the Irish word for halfback.
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Halfback in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for halfback?
The Irish for halfback is leathchúlaí (pronounced “LA-khoo-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathchúlaithe.
How do you pronounce leathchúlaí in Irish?
Leathchúlaí is said like “LA-khoo-lee” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲahˌxuːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of halfback in Irish?
The plural of leathchúlaí is leathchúlaithe; with the article, na leathchúlaithe means “the halfbacks”. The genitive plural is leathchúlaithe, as in líne na leathchúlaithe (the halfback line).
What is the difference between 'leathchúlaí' and 'lánchúlaí'?
A 'leathchúlaí' is a halfback, in the line in front of the full-backs, while a 'lánchúlaí' is a full-back, playing closest to the goal.
