HeyRuaHow to say “air station” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerstáisiún
- English:
- air station
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYR-staash-oon” /ˈeːɾˌsˠt̪ˠaːʃuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- aerstáisiúin (air stations)
- Genitive singular:
- aerstáisiúin, an aerstáisiúin (e.g. ceannasaí an aerstáisiúin, commander of the air station)
- Genitive plural:
- aerstáisiún, na n-aerstáisiún (e.g. líon na n-aerstáisiún, number of air stations)
What does “aerstáisiún” mean?
- air station
- A base or station where aircraft are kept and operated, especially a military or naval one.Also: air base, airbase, airfield.
“Aerstáisiún” with the article
The plural of air station in Irish is aerstáisiúin. Here is aerstáisiún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerstáisiún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerstáisiún, the Irish word for air station.
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Air station in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for air station?
The Irish for air station is aerstáisiún (pronounced “AYR-staash-oon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aerstáisiúin.
How do you pronounce aerstáisiún in Irish?
Aerstáisiún is said like “AYR-staash-oon” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌsˠt̪ˠaːʃuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of air station in Irish?
The plural of aerstáisiún is aerstáisiúin; with the article, na haerstáisiúin means “the air stations”. The genitive plural is aerstáisiún, as in líon na n-aerstáisiún (number of air stations).
Why does aerstáisiún sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerstáisiún (the air station), a haerstáisiún (her air station), a n-aerstáisiún (their air station), na haerstáisiúin (the air stations).
Is aerstáisiún the same as aerfort?
No. Aerfort is an airport for civil passenger flights, while aerstáisiún is an air station or base, usually military or naval.
