HeyRuaHow to say “aircraft” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerárthach
- English:
- aircraft
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-aw-ruh-hukh” /ˈeːɾˌaːɾˠhəx/
- Plural:
- aerárthaí (aircraft)
- Genitive singular:
- aerárthaigh, an aerárthaigh (e.g. sciathán an aerárthaigh, the wing of the aircraft)
- Genitive plural:
- aerárthaí, na n-aerárthaí (e.g. monarcha aerárthaí, aircraft factory)
What does “aerárthach” mean?
- aircraft
- A machine that flies through the air, such as an aeroplane or helicopter.Also: aeroplane, airplane, flying machine.
“Aerárthach” with the article
The plural of aircraft in Irish is aerárthaí. Here is aerárthach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerárthach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerárthach, the Irish word for aircraft.
Other nouns in Irish
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Aircraft in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aircraft?
The Irish for aircraft is aerárthach (pronounced “AIR-aw-ruh-hukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aerárthaí.
How do you pronounce aerárthach in Irish?
Aerárthach is said like “AIR-aw-ruh-hukh” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌaːɾˠhəx/).
What is the plural of aircraft in Irish?
The plural of aerárthach is aerárthaí; with the article, na haerárthaí means “the aircraft”. The genitive plural is aerárthaí, as in monarcha aerárthaí (aircraft factory).
Why does aerárthach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerárthach (the aircraft), a haerárthach (her aircraft), a n-aerárthach (their aircraft), na haerárthaí (the aircraft).
What is the difference between aerárthach and eitleán?
Eitleán is the everyday word for an aeroplane, while aerárthach is the broader, more technical term for any aircraft, including helicopters.
