HeyRuaHow to say “tackler” in Irish
- Irish:
- taicleálaí
- English:
- tackler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAK-il-aw-lee” /ˈt̪ˠakʲlʲaːlˠiː/
- Plural:
- taicleálaithe (tacklers)
- Genitive singular:
- taicleálaí, an taicleálaí (e.g. cos an taicleálaí, the tackler's leg)
- Genitive plural:
- taicleálaithe, na dtaicleálaithe (e.g. scil na dtaicleálaithe, the skill of the tacklers)
What does “taicleálaí” mean?
- tackler
- A player in a sport such as rugby or football who tackles opponents to stop them or win the ball.Also: tackling player, defender.
“Taicleálaí” with the article
The plural of tackler in Irish is taicleálaithe. Here is taicleálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taicleálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taicleálaí, the Irish word for tackler.
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Tackler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tackler?
The Irish for tackler is taicleálaí (pronounced “TAK-il-aw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taicleálaithe.
How do you pronounce taicleálaí in Irish?
Taicleálaí is said like “TAK-il-aw-lee” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠakʲlʲaːlˠiː/).
What is the plural of tackler in Irish?
The plural of taicleálaí is taicleálaithe; with the article, na taicleálaithe means “the tacklers”. The genitive plural is taicleálaithe, as in scil na dtaicleálaithe (the skill of the tacklers).
Why does taicleálaí change to thaicleálaí or dtaicleálaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taicleálaí becomes mo thaicleálaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaicleálaí (eclipsis).
What is the word for the tackle itself?
The tackle is 'taicl' and the verb 'to tackle' is 'taicleáil'; 'taicleálaí' is the person who does it.
