HeyRuaHow to say “aerial” in Irish
- Irish:
- aeróg
- English:
- aerial
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-ohg” /ˈeːɾˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- aeróga (aerials)
- Genitive singular:
- aeróige, na haeróige (e.g. barr na haeróige, top of the aerial)
- Genitive plural:
- aeróg, na n-aeróg (e.g. suiteáil na n-aeróg, the installation of the aerials)
What does “aeróg” mean?
- aerial
- A wire or rod that sends or receives radio or television signals.Also: antenna, tv aerial, radio antenna.
“Aeróg” with the article
The plural of aerial in Irish is aeróga. Here is aeróg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aeróg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aeróg, the Irish word for aerial.
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Aerial in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aerial?
The Irish for aerial is aeróg (pronounced “AIR-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aeróga.
How do you pronounce aeróg in Irish?
Aeróg is said like “AIR-ohg” (IPA /ˈeːɾˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of aerial in Irish?
The plural of aeróg is aeróga; with the article, na haeróga means “the aerials”. The genitive plural is aeróg, as in suiteáil na n-aeróg (the installation of the aerials).
Why does aeróg sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aeróg (the aerial), a haeróg (her aerial), a n-aeróg (their aerial), na haeróga (the aerials).
Is 'aeróg' used for an insect's antenna?
No, for insects Irish uses 'adharcán' or 'braiteog'; 'aeróg' is the radio or TV aerial.
