HeyRuaHow to say “private soldier” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthshaighdiúir
- English:
- private soldier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-hy-dyoor” /ˈɡnˠaːhəˌdʲuːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- gnáthshaighdiúirí (private soldiers)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthshaighdiúra, an ghnáthshaighdiúra (e.g. pá an ghnáthshaighdiúra, the private soldier's pay)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthshaighdiúirí, na ngnáthshaighdiúirí (e.g. saol na ngnáthshaighdiúirí, the life of the ordinary soldiers)
What does “gnáthshaighdiúir” mean?
- private soldier
- A soldier of the lowest rank in an army, without any officer or non-commissioned rank.Also: private, ordinary soldier, rank and file, common soldier.
“Gnáthshaighdiúir” with the article
The plural of private soldier in Irish is gnáthshaighdiúirí. Here is gnáthshaighdiúir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthshaighdiúir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthshaighdiúir, the Irish word for private soldier.
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Private soldier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for private soldier?
The Irish for private soldier is gnáthshaighdiúir (pronounced “GNAW-hy-dyoor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthshaighdiúirí.
How do you pronounce gnáthshaighdiúir in Irish?
Gnáthshaighdiúir is said like “GNAW-hy-dyoor” (IPA /ˈɡnˠaːhəˌdʲuːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of private soldier in Irish?
The plural of gnáthshaighdiúir is gnáthshaighdiúirí; with the article, na gnáthshaighdiúirí means “the private soldiers”. The genitive plural is gnáthshaighdiúirí, as in saol na ngnáthshaighdiúirí (the life of the ordinary soldiers).
Why does gnáthshaighdiúir change to ghnáthshaighdiúir or ngnáthshaighdiúir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthshaighdiúir becomes mo ghnáthshaighdiúir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthshaighdiúir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'saighdiúir' and 'gnáthshaighdiúir'?
'Saighdiúir' means any soldier, while 'gnáthshaighdiúir' specifies an ordinary soldier of the lowest rank, a private, as opposed to an 'oifigeach' (officer).
