HeyRuaHow to say “air wave” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerthonn
- English:
- air wave
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-hown” /ˈeːɾˌhoun̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aerthonnta (air waves)
- Genitive singular:
- aerthoinne, na haerthoinne (e.g. fad na haerthoinne, length of the air wave)
- Genitive plural:
- aerthonn, na n-aerthonn (e.g. úsáid na n-aerthonn, use of the airwaves)
What does “aerthonn” mean?
- air wave
- A wave or vibration travelling through the air, especially a radio wave used for broadcasting.Also: airwave, radio wave, sound wave.
“Aerthonn” with the article
The plural of air wave in Irish is aerthonnta. Here is aerthonn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerthonn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerthonn, the Irish word for air wave.
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Air wave in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for air wave?
The Irish for air wave is aerthonn (pronounced “AIR-hown”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aerthonnta.
How do you pronounce aerthonn in Irish?
Aerthonn is said like “AIR-hown” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌhoun̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of air wave in Irish?
The plural of aerthonn is aerthonnta; with the article, na haerthonnta means “the air waves”. The genitive plural is aerthonn, as in úsáid na n-aerthonn (use of the airwaves).
Why does aerthonn sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aerthonn (the air wave), a haerthonn (her air wave), a n-aerthonn (their air wave), na haerthonnta (the air waves).
Is 'aerthonn' the same as 'tonn'?
'Tonn' is a general wave, as on the sea, while 'aerthonn' is a wave in the air, often used in the plural 'na haerthonnta' for the broadcasting airwaves.
