HeyRuaHow to say “aeronautics” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerloingseoireacht
- English:
- aeronautics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-ling-shor-ukht” /ˈeːɾˌl̪ˠɪŋʃoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- aerloingseoireachta, na haerloingseoireachta (e.g. stair na haerloingseoireachta, the history of aeronautics)
What does “aerloingseoireacht” mean?
- aeronautics
- The science and practice of flying aircraft and travelling through the air.Also: aerial navigation, aviation, air navigation.
“Aerloingseoireacht” with the article
Here is aerloingseoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Aerloingseoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerloingseoireacht, the Irish word for aeronautics.
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Aeronautics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aeronautics?
The Irish for aeronautics is aerloingseoireacht (pronounced “AIR-ling-shor-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce aerloingseoireacht in Irish?
Aerloingseoireacht is said like “AIR-ling-shor-ukht” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌl̪ˠɪŋʃoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does aerloingseoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for aerloingseoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aerloingseoireacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aerloingseoireacht (the aeronautics), a haerloingseoireacht (her aeronautics), a n-aerloingseoireacht (their aeronautics).
What is the difference between aerloingseoireacht and eitlíocht?
Aerloingseoireacht is aeronautics or air navigation, the science side, while eitlíocht is the general word for aviation or flying.
