HeyRuaHow to say “airfield” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerpháirc
- English:
- airfield
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-fawrk” /ˈeːɾˌfˠaːɾʲc/
- Plural:
- aerpháirceanna (airfields)
- Genitive singular:
- aerpháirce, na haerpháirce (e.g. geata na haerpháirce, the gate of the airfield)
- Genitive plural:
- aerpháirceanna, na n-aerpháirceanna (e.g. rúidbhealaí na n-aerpháirceanna, the runways of the airfields)
What does “aerpháirc” mean?
- airfield
- An area of land where aircraft take off and land, usually smaller than a full airport.Also: aerodrome, airstrip, air park.
Other Irish words for airfield: aerfort (airport)
“Aerpháirc” with the article
The plural of airfield in Irish is aerpháirceanna. Here is aerpháirc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerpháirc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerpháirc, the Irish word for airfield.
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Airfield in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for airfield?
The Irish for airfield is aerpháirc (pronounced “AIR-fawrk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aerpháirceanna.
How do you pronounce aerpháirc in Irish?
Aerpháirc is said like “AIR-fawrk” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌfˠaːɾʲc/).
What is the plural of airfield in Irish?
The plural of aerpháirc is aerpháirceanna; with the article, na haerpháirceanna means “the airfields”. The genitive plural is aerpháirceanna, as in rúidbhealaí na n-aerpháirceanna (the runways of the airfields).
Why does aerpháirc sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aerpháirc (the airfield), a haerpháirc (her airfield), a n-aerpháirc (their airfield), na haerpháirceanna (the airfields).
What is the difference between aerpháirc and aerfort?
Aerfort is a full airport with passenger services, such as Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath, while aerpháirc is an airfield or aerodrome, often smaller or military.
