HeyRuaHow to say “air pipe” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerfheadán
- English:
- air pipe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-ad-awn” /ˈeːɾˌadaːn/
- Plural:
- aerfheadáin (air pipes)
- Genitive singular:
- aerfheadáin, an aerfheadáin (e.g. béal an aerfheadáin, mouth of the air pipe)
- Genitive plural:
- aerfheadán, na n-aerfheadán (e.g. glanadh na n-aerfheadán, the cleaning of the air pipes)
What does “aerfheadán” mean?
- air pipe
- A tube or pipe that carries air, for example in machinery or for ventilation.Also: air tube, air duct, airway.
“Aerfheadán” with the article
The plural of air pipe in Irish is aerfheadáin. Here is aerfheadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerfheadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerfheadán, the Irish word for air pipe.
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Air pipe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for air pipe?
The Irish for air pipe is aerfheadán (pronounced “AIR-ad-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aerfheadáin.
How do you pronounce aerfheadán in Irish?
Aerfheadán is said like “AIR-ad-awn” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌadaːn/).
What is the plural of air pipe in Irish?
The plural of aerfheadán is aerfheadáin; with the article, na haerfheadáin means “the air pipes”. The genitive plural is aerfheadán, as in glanadh na n-aerfheadán (the cleaning of the air pipes).
Why does aerfheadán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerfheadán (the air pipe), a haerfheadán (her air pipe), a n-aerfheadán (their air pipe), na haerfheadáin (the air pipes).
How is 'aerfheadán' formed?
It combines 'aer' (air) with 'feadán' (tube, pipe), and the f is lenited and silent in the compound, giving 'aerfheadán'.
