HeyRuaHow to say “regular force” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthfhórsa
- English:
- regular force
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-hor-suh” /ˈɡnˠɑːˌoːɾˠsˠə/
- Plural:
- gnáthfhórsaí (regular forces)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthfhórsa, an ghnáthfhórsa (e.g. saighdiúirí an ghnáthfhórsa, soldiers of the regular force)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthfhórsaí, na ngnáthfhórsaí (e.g. ceannairí gnáthfhórsaí na hEorpa, leaders of Europe's regular forces)
What does “gnáthfhórsa” mean?
- regular force
- A standing, full-time military force of professional soldiers, as opposed to a reserve force.Also: regular army, standing army, permanent force.
“Gnáthfhórsa” with the article
The plural of regular force in Irish is gnáthfhórsaí. Here is gnáthfhórsa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthfhórsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthfhórsa, the Irish word for regular force.
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Regular force in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for regular force?
The Irish for regular force is gnáthfhórsa (pronounced “GNAW-hor-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthfhórsaí.
How do you pronounce gnáthfhórsa in Irish?
Gnáthfhórsa is said like “GNAW-hor-suh” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːˌoːɾˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of regular force in Irish?
The plural of gnáthfhórsa is gnáthfhórsaí; with the article, na gnáthfhórsaí means “the regular forces”. The genitive plural is gnáthfhórsaí, as in ceannairí gnáthfhórsaí na hEorpa (leaders of Europe's regular forces).
Why does gnáthfhórsa change to ghnáthfhórsa or ngnáthfhórsa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthfhórsa becomes mo ghnáthfhórsa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthfhórsa (eclipsis).
How does 'gnáthfhórsa' differ from 'cúltaca'?
'Gnáthfhórsa' is the full-time regular force, while 'cúltaca' is the reserve, made up of part-time members.
