HeyRuaHow to say “air transport” in Irish
- Irish:
- aeriompar
- English:
- air transport
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-oom-pur” /ˈeːɾʲˌuːmˠpˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aeriompair, an aeriompair (e.g. costas an aeriompair, the cost of air transport)
What does “aeriompar” mean?
- air transport
- The carrying of passengers or goods by aircraft.Also: airfreight, air freight, air carriage.
“Aeriompar” with the article
Here is aeriompar after the article (an t-alt).
an t-aeriompar
the air transport
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Aeriompar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aeriompar, the Irish word for air transport.
Tá aeriompar níos tapúla ná iompar farraige.
Air transport is faster than sea transport.
Tá an t-aeriompar an-daor i mbliana.
Air freight is very expensive this year.
D'ardaigh costas an aeriompair go mór.
The cost of air transport rose sharply.
Seolfaimid na hearraí trí aeriompar.
We will send the goods by air freight.
Oibríonn sí sa tionscal aeriompair.
She works in the air transport industry.
Is ar aeriompar a bhraitheann na hoileáin sa gheimhreadh.
The islands depend on air transport in winter.
Tá rialacha nua ann maidir le haeriompar.
There are new rules regarding air transport.
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Air transport in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for air transport?
The Irish for air transport is aeriompar (pronounced “AIR-oom-pur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aeriompar in Irish?
Aeriompar is said like “AIR-oom-pur” (IPA /ˈeːɾʲˌuːmˠpˠəɾˠ/).
Does aeriompar have a plural?
No plural form is given for aeriompar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aeriompar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aeriompar (the air transport), a haeriompar (her air transport), a n-aeriompar (their air transport).
How is 'aeriompar' formed?
It combines the prefix 'aer-' (air) with 'iompar' (carrying, transport), just as 'aerfort' means airport.
