HeyRuaHow to say “air passage” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerphasáiste
- English:
- air passage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYR-fuh-saash-tyuh” /ˈeːɾˌfˠasˠaːʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- aerphasáistí (air passages)
- Genitive singular:
- aerphasáiste, an aerphasáiste (e.g. balla an aerphasáiste, the wall of the air passage)
- Genitive plural:
- aerphasáistí, na n-aerphasáistí (e.g. galar na n-aerphasáistí, disease of the air passages)
What does “aerphasáiste” mean?
- air passage
- A tube or channel through which air passes, especially in the body such as the windpipe and bronchi.Also: airway, respiratory passage, air duct.
“Aerphasáiste” with the article
The plural of air passage in Irish is aerphasáistí. Here is aerphasáiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerphasáiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerphasáiste, the Irish word for air passage.
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Air passage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for air passage?
The Irish for air passage is aerphasáiste (pronounced “AYR-fuh-saash-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aerphasáistí.
How do you pronounce aerphasáiste in Irish?
Aerphasáiste is said like “AYR-fuh-saash-tyuh” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌfˠasˠaːʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of air passage in Irish?
The plural of aerphasáiste is aerphasáistí; with the article, na haerphasáistí means “the air passages”. The genitive plural is aerphasáistí, as in galar na n-aerphasáistí (disease of the air passages).
Why does aerphasáiste sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerphasáiste (the air passage), a haerphasáiste (her air passage), a n-aerphasáiste (their air passage), na haerphasáistí (the air passages).
Is there another Irish word for airway?
Yes, 'aerbhealach' is also used for airway, especially in first aid, while 'aerphasáiste' is the general term for an air passage.
