HeyRuaHow to say “vanguard” in Irish
- Irish:
- tulgharda
- English:
- vanguard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUL-ghar-duh” /ˈt̪ˠʊlˠˌɣaːɾˠd̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- tulghardaí (vanguards)
- Genitive singular:
- tulgharda, an tulgharda (e.g. ceannasaí an tulgharda, the commander of the vanguard)
- Genitive plural:
- tulghardaí, na dtulghardaí (e.g. saighdiúirí na dtulghardaí, the soldiers of the vanguards)
What does “tulgharda” mean?
- vanguard
- The front part of an army or group that goes ahead of the rest; also the leading position in a movement.Also: advance guard, van, forefront.
“Tulgharda” with the article
The plural of vanguard in Irish is tulghardaí. Here is tulgharda after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tulgharda” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tulgharda, the Irish word for vanguard.
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Vanguard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vanguard?
The Irish for vanguard is tulgharda (pronounced “TUL-ghar-duh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tulghardaí.
How do you pronounce tulgharda in Irish?
Tulgharda is said like “TUL-ghar-duh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠʊlˠˌɣaːɾˠd̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of vanguard in Irish?
The plural of tulgharda is tulghardaí; with the article, na tulghardaí means “the vanguards”. The genitive plural is tulghardaí, as in saighdiúirí na dtulghardaí (the soldiers of the vanguards).
Why does tulgharda change to thulgharda or dtulgharda?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tulgharda becomes mo thulgharda (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtulgharda (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'tulgharda'?
The rearguard is 'cúlgharda', formed the same way with 'cúl' (back) instead of 'tul' (front).
Can 'tulgharda' be used figuratively?
Yes, like English 'vanguard' it can mean the leaders of a movement, as in 'i dtulgharda na gluaiseachta'.
