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Air conditioning in Irish (Aerchóiriúchán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for air conditioning is aerchóiriúchán, a masculine noun.
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How to say “air conditioning” in Irish

Irish:
aerchóiriúchán
English:
air conditioning
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“AIR-khoh-roo-khawn”  /ˈeːɾˌxoːɾʲuːxaːn/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
aerchóiriúcháin, an aerchóiriúcháin (e.g. córas aerchóiriúcháin, air-conditioning system)

What does “aerchóiriúchán” mean?

air conditioning
A system or process that cools and controls the air inside a building or vehicle.Also: air-conditioning, air con, climate control.

“Aerchóiriúchán” with the article

Here is aerchóiriúchán after the article (an t-alt).

an t-aerchóiriúchán
the air conditioning
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Aerchóiriúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using aerchóiriúchán, the Irish word for air conditioning.

Tá aerchóiriúchán san oifig nua.
The new office has air conditioning.
Cuir an t-aerchóiriúchán ar siúl, le do thoil.
Turn on the air conditioning, please.
Níl an t-aerchóiriúchán ag obair sa charr.
The air conditioning isn't working in the car.
Bhris córas aerchóiriúcháin an óstáin inné.
The hotel's air-conditioning system broke down yesterday.
Ní raibh aon aerchóiriúchán sa seomra codlata.
There was no air conditioning in the bedroom.
Is fuar an t-aerchóiriúchán san ollmhargadh.
The air conditioning in the supermarket is cold.
Tá costas ard ar aerchóiriúchán sa samhradh.
Air conditioning costs a lot in summer.

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Air conditioning in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for air conditioning?

The Irish for air conditioning is aerchóiriúchán (pronounced “AIR-khoh-roo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce aerchóiriúchán in Irish?

Aerchóiriúchán is said like “AIR-khoh-roo-khawn” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌxoːɾʲuːxaːn/).

Does aerchóiriúchán have a plural?

No plural form is given for aerchóiriúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does aerchóiriúchán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerchóiriúchán (the air conditioning), a haerchóiriúchán (her air conditioning), a n-aerchóiriúchán (their air conditioning).

How do I say 'air conditioner' as a device?

You can say 'aerchóiritheoir' or 'aonad aerchóiriúcháin' for the unit, while 'aerchóiriúchán' means air conditioning in general.

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