HeyRuaHow to say “aerodrome” in Irish
- Irish:
- aeradróm
- English:
- aerodrome
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-uh-drohm” /ˈeːɾˠəd̪ˠɾˠoːmˠ/
- Plural:
- aeradróim (aerodromes)
- Genitive singular:
- aeradróim, an aeradróim (e.g. rúidbhealach an aeradróim, the runway of the aerodrome)
- Genitive plural:
- aeradróm, na n-aeradróm (e.g. líon na n-aeradróm, the number of aerodromes)
What does “aeradróm” mean?
- aerodrome
- A place, usually smaller than a large airport, where aircraft take off and land.Also: airfield, airstrip, landing field.
“Aeradróm” with the article
The plural of aerodrome in Irish is aeradróim. Here is aeradróm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aeradróm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aeradróm, the Irish word for aerodrome.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Aerodrome in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aerodrome?
The Irish for aerodrome is aeradróm (pronounced “AIR-uh-drohm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aeradróim.
How do you pronounce aeradróm in Irish?
Aeradróm is said like “AIR-uh-drohm” (IPA /ˈeːɾˠəd̪ˠɾˠoːmˠ/).
What is the plural of aerodrome in Irish?
The plural of aeradróm is aeradróim; with the article, na haeradróim means “the aerodromes”. The genitive plural is aeradróm, as in líon na n-aeradróm (the number of aerodromes).
Why does aeradróm sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aeradróm (the aerodrome), a haeradróm (her aerodrome), a n-aeradróm (their aerodrome), na haeradróim (the aerodromes).
What is the difference between 'aeradróm' and 'aerfort'?
'Aerfort' is the usual word for an airport with passenger services, while 'aeradróm' means an aerodrome or airfield, often a smaller or private one.
