HeyRuaHow to say “airmail” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerphost
- English:
- airmail
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-fust” /ˈeːɾˌfˠɔsˠt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aerphoist, an aerphoist (e.g. seirbhís an aerphoist, the airmail service)
What does “aerphost” mean?
- airmail
- Mail or letters that are carried by aircraft.Also: air mail, air post.
“Aerphost” with the article
Here is aerphost after the article (an t-alt).
an t-aerphost
the airmail
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Aerphost” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerphost, the Irish word for airmail.
Chuir mé an litir chuig m'aintín san aerphost.
I sent the letter to my aunt by airmail.
Tá an t-aerphost níos daoire ná an gnáthphost.
Airmail is more expensive than ordinary post.
Tháinig an beartán ó Mheiriceá le haerphost.
The parcel came from America by airmail.
Cén costas atá ar aerphost go dtí an Astráil?
How much is airmail to Australia?
Cuir lipéad an aerphoist ar an gclúdach.
Put the airmail label on the envelope.
Is fearr aerphost a úsáid le haghaidh litreacha práinneacha.
It's better to use airmail for urgent letters.
Ní raibh aerphost ann nuair a bhí mo sheanathair óg.
There was no airmail when my grandfather was young.
Other nouns in Irish
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Airmail in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for airmail?
The Irish for airmail is aerphost (pronounced “AIR-fust”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aerphost in Irish?
Aerphost is said like “AIR-fust” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌfˠɔsˠt̪ˠ/).
Does aerphost have a plural?
No plural form is given for aerphost in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aerphost sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerphost (the airmail), a haerphost (her airmail), a n-aerphost (their airmail).
How do I say 'by airmail' in Irish?
Say 'le haerphost' or 'san aerphost', for example 'Chuir mé le haerphost é'.
