Airing in Irish (Aeráil): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for airing?

The Irish for airing is aeráil (pronounced “AIR-awl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ventilation.

Q: Does aeráil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Aeráil can mean airing or ventilation, depending on context; the first is the most common. Aeráil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to air.

How to say “airing” in Irish

Irish:: aeráil
English:: airing, ventilation
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: aeráil, to air (ag aeráil, airing)
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “AIR-awl” /ˈeːɾˠaːlʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: aerála, na haerála (e.g. córas aerála, ventilation system)

What does “aeráil” mean?

“Aeráil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

airing: The verbal noun of 'aeráil', the act of letting fresh air into something or exposing it to air, such as a room or clothes.Also: ventilating, aerating.

1 other meaning: ventilation

2ventilation: The supply of fresh air to a room or building, or the system that provides it.Also: fresh air, air circulation.

Other entries for “aeráil”

The same spelling has its own page as:

aeráilto air · verb

“Aeráil” as a verbal noun

After ag, aeráil means airing: it is the verbal noun of the verb aeráil (to air). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

agat

aeráilverbal noun

ag aeráilairing

“Aeráil” with the article

Here is aeráil after the article (an t-alt).

an aeráil

the airing

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Aeráil” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using aeráil, the Irish word for airing.

Tá aeráil de dhíth ar an seomra seo.

This room needs airing.

Níl aon aeráil mhaith san oifig.

There is no good ventilation in the office.

Thug sí aeráil do na héadaí ar an líne.

She aired the clothes on the line.

Cuireadh córas aerála nua isteach sa scoil.

A new ventilation system was installed in the school.

Bhí an aeráil go dona sa halla.

The ventilation in the hall was bad.

Tá an teach ag fáil aerála leis na fuinneoga ar oscailt.

The house is being aired with the windows open.

Osclaím an fhuinneog le haghaidh aerála gach maidin.

I open the window for ventilation every morning.

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Airing in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for airing?

The Irish for airing is aeráil (pronounced “AIR-awl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ventilation.

How do you pronounce aeráil in Irish?

Aeráil is said like “AIR-awl” (IPA /ˈeːɾˠaːlʲ/).

Does aeráil have a plural?

No plural form is given for aeráil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does aeráil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Aeráil can mean airing or ventilation, depending on context; the first is the most common. Aeráil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to air.

Why does aeráil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aeráil (the airing), a haeráil (her airing), a n-aeráil (their airing).

Can 'aeráil' also be used as a verb?

Yes, 'aeráil' is also the verb 'to air, ventilate', as in 'Aeráil an seomra' (Air the room); the noun is its verbal noun.

How do I say I am going out for some fresh air?

Irish usually says 'Tá mé ag dul amach faoin aer' or 'ag dul amach ag aeráil', using the verbal noun for taking an airing.

Airing in Irish (Aeráil): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage