HeyRuaHow to say “air base” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerionad
- English:
- air base
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-un-ud” /ˈeːɾˠənˠəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aerionaid (air bases)
- Genitive singular:
- aerionaid, an aerionaid (e.g. ceannasaí an aerionaid, commander of the air base)
- Genitive plural:
- aerionad, na n-aerionad (e.g. líon na n-aerionad, number of air bases)
What does “aerionad” mean?
- air base
- A military base from which aircraft operate, with runways, hangars and personnel.Also: airbase, air station, military airfield.
“Aerionad” with the article
The plural of air base in Irish is aerionaid. Here is aerionad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerionad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerionad, 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 aerionad (pronounced “AIR-un-ud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aerionaid.
How do you pronounce aerionad in Irish?
Aerionad is said like “AIR-un-ud” (IPA /ˈeːɾˠənˠəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of air base in Irish?
The plural of aerionad is aerionaid; with the article, na haerionaid means “the air bases”. The genitive plural is aerionad, as in líon na n-aerionad (number of air bases).
Why does aerionad sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerionad (the air base), a haerionad (her air base), a n-aerionad (their air base), na haerionaid (the air bases).
What is the difference between 'aerionad' and 'aerfort'?
An 'aerfort' is a civilian airport for passengers, while an 'aerionad' is a military air base.
