HeyRuaHow to say “vice-consul” in Irish
- Irish:
- leaschonsal
- English:
- vice-consul
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAS-khon-suhl” /ˈl̠ʲasˌxɔn̪ˠsˠəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- leaschonsail (vice-consuls)
- Genitive singular:
- leaschonsail, an leaschonsail (e.g. oifig an leaschonsail, the vice-consul's office)
- Genitive plural:
- leaschonsal, na leaschonsal (e.g. cruinniú na leaschonsal, the meeting of the vice-consuls)
What does “leaschonsal” mean?
- vice-consul
- A diplomatic official ranking below a consul, who assists or deputises for the consul in a foreign city.Also: deputy consul, assistant consul.
“Leaschonsal” with the article
The plural of vice-consul in Irish is leaschonsail. Here is leaschonsal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leaschonsal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leaschonsal, the Irish word for vice-consul.
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Vice-consul in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vice-consul?
The Irish for vice-consul is leaschonsal (pronounced “LAS-khon-suhl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leaschonsail.
How do you pronounce leaschonsal in Irish?
Leaschonsal is said like “LAS-khon-suhl” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲasˌxɔn̪ˠsˠəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of vice-consul in Irish?
The plural of leaschonsal is leaschonsail; with the article, na leaschonsail means “the vice-consuls”. The genitive plural is leaschonsal, as in cruinniú na leaschonsal (the meeting of the vice-consuls).
How is 'leaschonsal' formed?
It is 'leas-' (vice, deputy) plus 'consal' (consul), with lenition of c after leas-, as in 'leasuachtarán' (vice-president).
