HeyRuaHow to say “squadron” in Irish
- Irish:
- scuadrún
- English:
- squadron
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skoo-uh-DROON” /skuəd̪ˠɾˠuːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scuadrúin (squadrons)
- Genitive singular:
- scuadrúin, an scuadrúin (e.g. ceannasaí an scuadrúin, commander of the squadron)
- Genitive plural:
- scuadrún, na scuadrún (e.g. líon na scuadrún, number of squadrons)
What does “scuadrún” mean?
- squadron
- A military unit, especially a group of aircraft, ships or cavalry operating together.Also: air squadron, naval squadron, cavalry squadron.
“Scuadrún” with the article
The plural of squadron in Irish is scuadrúin. Here is scuadrún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scuadrún
the squadron
No change after an
na scuadrúin
the squadrons
Plural: no change after na
“Scuadrún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scuadrún, the Irish word for squadron.
Tháinig scuadrún eitleán thar an gcathair.
A squadron of planes came over the city.
Bhí an scuadrún réidh le himeacht ar maidin.
The squadron was ready to leave in the morning.
Is é ceannasaí an scuadrúin a thug an t-ordú.
It was the squadron commander who gave the order.
Cuireadh dhá scuadrún chun na farraige.
Two squadrons were sent to sea.
Bhí m'athair ina phíolóta sa scuadrún sin.
My father was a pilot in that squadron.
Bhí na scuadrúin go léir ag an aerfort.
All the squadrons were at the airfield.
Chaith sé deich mbliana i scuadrún aerárthaí.
He spent ten years in an aircraft squadron.
Other nouns in Irish
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Squadron in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for squadron?
The Irish for squadron is scuadrún (pronounced “skoo-uh-DROON”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scuadrúin.
How do you pronounce scuadrún in Irish?
Scuadrún is said like “skoo-uh-DROON” (IPA /skuəd̪ˠɾˠuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of squadron in Irish?
The plural of scuadrún is scuadrúin; with the article, na scuadrúin means “the squadrons”. The genitive plural is scuadrún, as in líon na scuadrún (number of squadrons).
Is 'scuadrún' only used for aircraft?
No, 'scuadrún' can be a squadron of aircraft, ships or cavalry; for a fleet of ships as a whole Irish uses 'cabhlach'.
