HeyRuaHow to say “paratrooper” in Irish
- Irish:
- paratrúipéir
- English:
- paratrooper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAR-uh-troo-payr” /ˈpaɾˠətˠɾˠuːpʲeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- paratrúipéirí (paratroopers)
- Genitive singular:
- paratrúipéara, an pharatrúipéara (e.g. éide an pharatrúipéara, the paratrooper's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- paratrúipéirí, na bparatrúipéirí (e.g. reisimint na bparatrúipéirí, the regiment of the paratroopers)
What does “paratrúipéir” mean?
- paratrooper
- A soldier trained to jump from an aircraft by parachute into battle.Also: para, parachute soldier, airborne soldier.
“Paratrúipéir” with the article
The plural of paratrooper in Irish is paratrúipéirí. Here is paratrúipéir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paratrúipéir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paratrúipéir, 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 paratrúipéir (pronounced “PAR-uh-troo-payr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is paratrúipéirí.
How do you pronounce paratrúipéir in Irish?
Paratrúipéir is said like “PAR-uh-troo-payr” (IPA /ˈpaɾˠətˠɾˠuːpʲeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of paratrooper in Irish?
The plural of paratrúipéir is paratrúipéirí; with the article, na paratrúipéirí means “the paratroopers”. The genitive plural is paratrúipéirí, as in reisimint na bparatrúipéirí (the regiment of the paratroopers).
Why does paratrúipéir change to pharatrúipéir or bparatrúipéir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paratrúipéir becomes mo pharatrúipéir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bparatrúipéir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between paratrúipéir and paraisiút?
Paraisiút is the parachute itself, while paratrúipéir is the soldier who jumps with one.
