HeyRuaHow to say “air force” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerfhórsa
- English:
- air force
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYR-oar-suh” /ˈeːɾˌoːɾˠsˠə/
- Plural:
- aerfhórsaí (air forces)
- Genitive singular:
- aerfhórsa, an aerfhórsa (e.g. ceannasaí an aerfhórsa, commander of the air force)
- Genitive plural:
- aerfhórsaí, na n-aerfhórsaí (e.g. comhoibriú aerfhórsaí na hEorpa, cooperation of the air forces of Europe)
What does “aerfhórsa” mean?
- air force
- The branch of a country's armed forces that fights and operates using aircraft.Also: air arm, military aviation.
“Aerfhórsa” with the article
The plural of air force in Irish is aerfhórsaí. Here is aerfhórsa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerfhórsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerfhórsa, the Irish word for air force.
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Air force in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for air force?
The Irish for air force is aerfhórsa (pronounced “AYR-oar-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aerfhórsaí.
How do you pronounce aerfhórsa in Irish?
Aerfhórsa is said like “AYR-oar-suh” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌoːɾˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of air force in Irish?
The plural of aerfhórsa is aerfhórsaí; with the article, na haerfhórsaí means “the air forces”. The genitive plural is aerfhórsaí, as in comhoibriú aerfhórsaí na hEorpa (cooperation of the air forces of Europe).
Why does aerfhórsa sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerfhórsa (the air force), a haerfhórsa (her air force), a n-aerfhórsa (their air force), na haerfhórsaí (the air forces).
What is the Irish Defence Forces' air wing called in Irish?
Ireland's air arm is officially an tAerchór (the Air Corps), while aerfhórsa is the general word for an air force, such as aerfhórsa na Stát Aontaithe.
