HeyRuaHow to say “air brake” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerchoscán
- English:
- air brake
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AYR-khus-kawn” /ˈeːɾˌxɔsˠkaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- aerchoscáin (air brakes)
- Genitive singular:
- aerchoscáin, an aerchoscáin (e.g. brú an aerchoscáin, the pressure of the air brake)
- Genitive plural:
- aerchoscán, na n-aerchoscán (e.g. brú na n-aerchoscán, the pressure of the air brakes)
What does “aerchoscán” mean?
- air brake
- A brake worked by compressed air, as used on trains and heavy lorries.Also: air-brake, pneumatic brake.
“Aerchoscán” with the article
The plural of air brake in Irish is aerchoscáin. Here is aerchoscán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerchoscán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerchoscán, the Irish word for air brake.
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Air brake in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for air brake?
The Irish for air brake is aerchoscán (pronounced “AYR-khus-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aerchoscáin.
How do you pronounce aerchoscán in Irish?
Aerchoscán is said like “AYR-khus-kawn” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌxɔsˠkaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of air brake in Irish?
The plural of aerchoscán is aerchoscáin; with the article, na haerchoscáin means “the air brakes”. The genitive plural is aerchoscán, as in brú na n-aerchoscán (the pressure of the air brakes).
Why does aerchoscán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerchoscán (the air brake), a haerchoscán (her air brake), a n-aerchoscán (their air brake), na haerchoscáin (the air brakes).
How is 'aerchoscán' formed?
It combines 'aer' (air) with 'coscán' (brake), and the c is lenited in the compound, giving 'aerchoscán'.
