HeyRuaHow to say “air conditioning” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerchóiriú
- English:
- air conditioning
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-khoh-ruh” /ˈeːɾˌxoːɾʲuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aerchóirithe, an aerchóirithe (e.g. córas aerchóirithe, air-conditioning system)
What does “aerchóiriú” mean?
- air conditioning
- A system or process that cools and controls the air inside a building or vehicle.Also: air-conditioning, aircon, climate control.
“Aerchóiriú” with the article
Here is aerchóiriú after the article (an t-alt).
an t-aerchóiriú
the air conditioning
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Aerchóiriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerchóiriú, the Irish word for air conditioning.
Tá aerchóiriú san oifig nua.
The new office has air conditioning.
Níl an t-aerchóiriú ag obair inniu.
The air conditioning isn't working today.
Cuir an t-aerchóiriú ar siúl, le do thoil.
Turn on the air conditioning, please.
Bhí an córas aerchóirithe briste sa charr.
The air-conditioning system in the car was broken.
Ní bhíonn aerchóiriú de dhíth in Éirinn go minic.
Air conditioning isn't often needed in Ireland.
Tá aerchóiriú i ngach seomra san óstán.
There is air conditioning in every room in the hotel.
Úsáideann an t-aerchóiriú a lán leictreachais.
The air conditioning uses a lot of electricity.
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Air conditioning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for air conditioning?
The Irish for air conditioning is aerchóiriú (pronounced “AIR-khoh-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aerchóiriú in Irish?
Aerchóiriú is said like “AIR-khoh-ruh” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌxoːɾʲuː/).
Does aerchóiriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for aerchóiriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aerchóiriú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerchóiriú (the air conditioning), a haerchóiriú (her air conditioning), a n-aerchóiriú (their air conditioning).
What is an air conditioner (the machine) in Irish?
The unit itself is usually called 'aerchóireálaí', while 'aerchóiriú' refers to air conditioning as a system or process.
