HeyRuaHow to say “lieutenant” in Irish
- Irish:
- leifteanant
- English:
- lieutenant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEF-tyuh-nunt” /ˈlʲɛfʲtʲən̪ˠən̪ˠt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leifteanaint (lieutenants)
- Genitive singular:
- leifteanaint, an leifteanaint (e.g. éide an leifteanaint, the lieutenant's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- leifteanant, na leifteanant (e.g. líon na leifteanant, the number of lieutenants)
What does “leifteanant” mean?
- lieutenant
- A junior commissioned officer in the army or navy, or a deputy who acts for a superior.Also: officer, deputy, army officer.
“Leifteanant” with the article
The plural of lieutenant in Irish is leifteanaint. Here is leifteanant after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leifteanant
the lieutenant
No change after an
na leifteanaint
the lieutenants
Plural: no change after na
“Leifteanant” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leifteanant, the Irish word for lieutenant.
Is leifteanant san arm é a dheartháir.
His brother is a lieutenant in the army.
Thug an leifteanant ordú do na saighdiúirí.
The lieutenant gave an order to the soldiers.
Bhí hata an leifteanaint ar an mbord.
The lieutenant's hat was on the table.
Tháinig beirt leifteanant isteach sa seomra.
Two lieutenants came into the room.
Rinneadh leifteanant de anuraidh.
He was made a lieutenant last year.
Bhí na leifteanaint ag fanacht leis an gcaptaen.
The lieutenants were waiting for the captain.
Labhair mo leifteanant go ciúin liom.
My lieutenant spoke quietly to me.
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Lieutenant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lieutenant?
The Irish for lieutenant is leifteanant (pronounced “LEF-tyuh-nunt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leifteanaint.
How do you pronounce leifteanant in Irish?
Leifteanant is said like “LEF-tyuh-nunt” (IPA /ˈlʲɛfʲtʲən̪ˠən̪ˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of lieutenant in Irish?
The plural of leifteanant is leifteanaint; with the article, na leifteanaint means “the lieutenants”. The genitive plural is leifteanant, as in líon na leifteanant (the number of lieutenants).
How do I say 'lieutenant colonel' in Irish?
It is 'leifteanantchoirnéal', with leifteanant placed before the higher rank as in English.
