HeyRuaHow to say “air pump” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerchaidéal
- English:
- air pump
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-khad-yayl” /ˈeːɾˌxadʲeːl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aerchaidéil (air pumps)
- Genitive singular:
- aerchaidéil, an aerchaidéil (e.g. hanla an aerchaidéil, the handle of the air pump)
- Genitive plural:
- aerchaidéal, na n-aerchaidéal (e.g. úsáid na n-aerchaidéal, the use of air pumps)
What does “aerchaidéal” mean?
- air pump
- A device for pumping air, for example to inflate a tyre or ball.Also: air-pump, pump, bicycle pump, tyre pump.
“Aerchaidéal” with the article
The plural of air pump in Irish is aerchaidéil. Here is aerchaidéal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerchaidéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerchaidéal, the Irish word for air pump.
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Air pump in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for air pump?
The Irish for air pump is aerchaidéal (pronounced “AIR-khad-yayl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aerchaidéil.
How do you pronounce aerchaidéal in Irish?
Aerchaidéal is said like “AIR-khad-yayl” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌxadʲeːl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of air pump in Irish?
The plural of aerchaidéal is aerchaidéil; with the article, na haerchaidéil means “the air pumps”. The genitive plural is aerchaidéal, as in úsáid na n-aerchaidéal (the use of air pumps).
Why does aerchaidéal sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerchaidéal (the air pump), a haerchaidéal (her air pump), a n-aerchaidéal (their air pump), na haerchaidéil (the air pumps).
How is 'aerchaidéal' different from 'caidéal'?
'Caidéal' is any pump, such as a water pump, while 'aerchaidéal' is specifically a pump for air.
