HeyRuaHow to say “paratrooper” in Irish
- Irish:
- paratrúpa
- English:
- paratrooper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PAR-uh-troo-puh” /ˈpaɾˠəˌt̪ˠɾˠuːpˠə/
- Plural:
- paratrúpaí (paratroopers)
- Genitive singular:
- paratrúpa, an pharatrúpa (e.g. éide an pharatrúpa, the paratrooper's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- paratrúpaí, na bparatrúpaí (e.g. cathlán na bparatrúpaí, the paratroop battalion)
What does “paratrúpa” mean?
- paratrooper
- A soldier trained to jump from an aircraft by parachute into battle.Also: para, parachute soldier, airborne soldier.
“Paratrúpa” with the article
The plural of paratrooper in Irish is paratrúpaí. Here is paratrúpa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paratrúpa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paratrúpa, the Irish word for paratrooper.
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Paratrooper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for paratrooper?
The Irish for paratrooper is paratrúpa (pronounced “PAR-uh-troo-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is paratrúpaí.
How do you pronounce paratrúpa in Irish?
Paratrúpa is said like “PAR-uh-troo-puh” (IPA /ˈpaɾˠəˌt̪ˠɾˠuːpˠə/).
What is the plural of paratrooper in Irish?
The plural of paratrúpa is paratrúpaí; with the article, na paratrúpaí means “the paratroopers”. The genitive plural is paratrúpaí, as in cathlán na bparatrúpaí (the paratroop battalion).
Why does paratrúpa change to pharatrúpa or bparatrúpa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paratrúpa becomes mo pharatrúpa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bparatrúpa (eclipsis).
What is the difference between paratrúpa and paraisiút?
A paraisiút is the parachute itself, while a paratrúpa is the soldier who jumps using one.
