HeyRuaHow to say “aeroplane” in Irish
- Irish:
- eitleán
- English:
- aeroplane
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ET-yuh-lawn” /ˈɛtʲəlʲɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- eitleáin (aeroplanes)
- Genitive singular:
- eitleáin, an eitleáin (e.g. sciathán an eitleáin, the wing of the aeroplane)
- Genitive plural:
- eitleán, na n-eitleán (e.g. fuaim na n-eitleán, the noise of the aeroplanes)
What does “eitleán” mean?
- aeroplane
- A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings that carries passengers or goods through the air.Also: airplane, plane, aircraft, jet.
“Eitleán” with the article
The plural of aeroplane in Irish is eitleáin. Here is eitleán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eitleán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eitleán, the Irish word for aeroplane.
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Aeroplane in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aeroplane?
The Irish for aeroplane is eitleán (pronounced “ET-yuh-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eitleáin.
How do you pronounce eitleán in Irish?
Eitleán is said like “ET-yuh-lawn” (IPA /ˈɛtʲəlʲɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of aeroplane in Irish?
The plural of eitleán is eitleáin; with the article, na heitleáin means “the aeroplanes”. The genitive plural is eitleán, as in fuaim na n-eitleán (the noise of the aeroplanes).
Why does eitleán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eitleán (the aeroplane), a heitleán (her aeroplane), a n-eitleán (their aeroplane), na heitleáin (the aeroplanes).
What is the difference between 'eitleán' and 'eitilt'?
'Eitleán' is the aeroplane itself, while 'eitilt' is a flight or the act of flying, as in 'eitilt go Londain' (a flight to London).
How do I say 'by plane' in Irish?
Say 'ar eitleán' or 'san eitleán', for example 'Chuaigh mé go Páras ar eitleán'.
