HeyRuaHow to say “air freight” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerlasta
- English:
- air freight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYR-las-tuh” /ˈeːɾˌl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- aerlastaí (air freights)
- Genitive singular:
- aerlasta, an aerlasta (e.g. láimhseáil an aerlasta, the handling of the air freight)
- Genitive plural:
- aerlastaí, na n-aerlastaí (e.g. láimhseáil na n-aerlastaí, the handling of the air cargoes)
What does “aerlasta” mean?
- air freight
- Goods carried by aircraft, or the carrying of goods by air.Also: air cargo, airfreight, cargo by air.
“Aerlasta” with the article
The plural of air freight in Irish is aerlastaí. Here is aerlasta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerlasta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerlasta, the Irish word for air freight.
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Air freight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for air freight?
The Irish for air freight is aerlasta (pronounced “AYR-las-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aerlastaí.
How do you pronounce aerlasta in Irish?
Aerlasta is said like “AYR-las-tuh” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of air freight in Irish?
The plural of aerlasta is aerlastaí; with the article, na haerlastaí means “the air freights”. The genitive plural is aerlastaí, as in láimhseáil na n-aerlastaí (the handling of the air cargoes).
Why does aerlasta sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerlasta (the air freight), a haerlasta (her air freight), a n-aerlasta (their air freight), na haerlastaí (the air freights).
How is 'aerlasta' formed?
It combines 'aer' (air) with 'lasta' (cargo, freight), just as 'lasta farraige' is sea freight.
