HeyRuaHow to say “air drill” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerdhruilire
- English:
- air drill
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-ghril-ir-uh” /ˈeːɾˌɣɾˠɪlʲəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- aerdhruilirí (air drills)
- Genitive singular:
- aerdhruilire, an aerdhruilire (e.g. torann an aerdhruilire, the noise of the air drill)
- Genitive plural:
- aerdhruilirí, na n-aerdhruilirí (e.g. torann na n-aerdhruilirí, the noise of the air drills)
What does “aerdhruilire” mean?
- air drill
- A drill driven by compressed air, used for boring into rock, concrete or roads.Also: pneumatic drill, jackhammer, compressed-air drill.
“Aerdhruilire” with the article
The plural of air drill in Irish is aerdhruilirí. Here is aerdhruilire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerdhruilire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerdhruilire, the Irish word for air drill.
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Air drill in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for air drill?
The Irish for air drill is aerdhruilire (pronounced “AIR-ghril-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aerdhruilirí.
How do you pronounce aerdhruilire in Irish?
Aerdhruilire is said like “AIR-ghril-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌɣɾˠɪlʲəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of air drill in Irish?
The plural of aerdhruilire is aerdhruilirí; with the article, na haerdhruilirí means “the air drills”. The genitive plural is aerdhruilirí, as in torann na n-aerdhruilirí (the noise of the air drills).
Why does aerdhruilire sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerdhruilire (the air drill), a haerdhruilire (her air drill), a n-aerdhruilire (their air drill), na haerdhruilirí (the air drills).
How is 'aerdhruilire' formed?
It is a compound of 'aer' (air) and 'druilire' (drill), with the second element lenited, giving 'aerdhruilire'.
