HeyRuaHow to say “air base” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerbhunáit
- English:
- air base
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-vun-awtch” /ˈeːɾˌwʊnˠaːtʲ/
- Plural:
- aerbhunáiteanna (air bases)
- Genitive singular:
- aerbhunáite, na haerbhunáite (e.g. ceannasaí na haerbhunáite, commander of the air base)
- Genitive plural:
- aerbhunáiteanna, na n-aerbhunáiteanna (e.g. líon na n-aerbhunáiteanna, the number of air bases)
What does “aerbhunáit” mean?
- air base
- A military base where air force aircraft are kept and from which they operate.Also: airbase, air force base, airfield.
“Aerbhunáit” with the article
The plural of air base in Irish is aerbhunáiteanna. Here is aerbhunáit after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerbhunáit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerbhunáit, the Irish word for air base.
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Air base in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for air base?
The Irish for air base is aerbhunáit (pronounced “AIR-vun-awtch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aerbhunáiteanna.
How do you pronounce aerbhunáit in Irish?
Aerbhunáit is said like “AIR-vun-awtch” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌwʊnˠaːtʲ/).
What is the plural of air base in Irish?
The plural of aerbhunáit is aerbhunáiteanna; with the article, na haerbhunáiteanna means “the air bases”. The genitive plural is aerbhunáiteanna, as in líon na n-aerbhunáiteanna (the number of air bases).
Why does aerbhunáit sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aerbhunáit (the air base), a haerbhunáit (her air base), a n-aerbhunáit (their air base), na haerbhunáiteanna (the air bases).
What is the difference between aerbhunáit and aerfort?
An aerbhunáit is a military air base, while an aerfort is a civilian airport for passenger flights.
