HeyRuaHow to say “rearguard” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlgharda
- English:
- rearguard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-ghaar-duh” /ˈkuːlˌɣaːɾˠd̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- cúlghardaí (rearguards)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlgharda, an chúlgharda (e.g. ceannasaí an chúlgharda, commander of the rearguard)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlghardaí, na gcúlghardaí (e.g. gníomhartha na gcúlghardaí, the actions of the rearguards)
What does “cúlgharda” mean?
- rearguard
- A body of troops that protects the rear of an army, especially when it is retreating.Also: rear guard, rear defence.
“Cúlgharda” with the article
The plural of rearguard in Irish is cúlghardaí. Here is cúlgharda after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlgharda” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlgharda, the Irish word for rearguard.
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Rearguard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rearguard?
The Irish for rearguard is cúlgharda (pronounced “KOOL-ghaar-duh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúlghardaí.
How do you pronounce cúlgharda in Irish?
Cúlgharda is said like “KOOL-ghaar-duh” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌɣaːɾˠd̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of rearguard in Irish?
The plural of cúlgharda is cúlghardaí; with the article, na cúlghardaí means “the rearguards”. The genitive plural is cúlghardaí, as in gníomhartha na gcúlghardaí (the actions of the rearguards).
Why does cúlgharda change to chúlgharda or gcúlgharda?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlgharda becomes mo chúlgharda (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlgharda (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'cúlgharda'?
The vanguard is 'réamhgharda' (or 'tosach an airm'), while 'cúlgharda' is the rearguard.
