HeyRuaHow to say “air-lock” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerbhac
- English:
- air-lock
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-vwok” /ˈeːɾˌwak/
- Plural:
- aerbhaic (air-locks)
- Genitive singular:
- aerbhaic, an aerbhaic (e.g. cúis an aerbhaic, the cause of the air-lock)
- Genitive plural:
- aerbhac, na n-aerbhac (e.g. fadhb na n-aerbhac, the problem of the air-locks)
What does “aerbhac” mean?
- air-lock
- A blockage in a pipe or pump caused by a trapped bubble of air that stops the flow of liquid.Also: airlock, air blockage, air bubble in pipe.
“Aerbhac” with the article
The plural of air-lock in Irish is aerbhaic. Here is aerbhac after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerbhac” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerbhac, the Irish word for air-lock.
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Air-lock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for air-lock?
The Irish for air-lock is aerbhac (pronounced “AIR-vwok”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aerbhaic.
How do you pronounce aerbhac in Irish?
Aerbhac is said like “AIR-vwok” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌwak/).
What is the plural of air-lock in Irish?
The plural of aerbhac is aerbhaic; with the article, na haerbhaic means “the air-locks”. The genitive plural is aerbhac, as in fadhb na n-aerbhac (the problem of the air-locks).
Why does aerbhac sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerbhac (the air-lock), a haerbhac (her air-lock), a n-aerbhac (their air-lock), na haerbhaic (the air-locks).
How is 'aerbhac' formed?
It combines 'aer' (air) and 'bac' (obstruction), so it literally means an air obstruction.
