HeyRuaHow to say “airspeed” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerluas
- English:
- airspeed
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-loo-us” /ˈeːɾˌl̪ˠuəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aerluais, an aerluais (e.g. táscaire aerluais, airspeed indicator)
What does “aerluas” mean?
- airspeed
- The speed of an aircraft measured relative to the air it is moving through.Also: air speed, flying speed.
“Aerluas” with the article
Here is aerluas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-aerluas
the airspeed
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Aerluas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerluas, the Irish word for airspeed.
Bhí aerluas an eitleáin ag titim go tapa.
The plane's airspeed was falling quickly.
Coinníonn an píolóta súil ar an aerluas i gcónaí.
The pilot always keeps an eye on the airspeed.
Ní hionann aerluas agus luas talún.
Airspeed is not the same as ground speed.
Thaispeáin an táscaire aerluais trí chéad ciliméadar san uair.
The airspeed indicator showed three hundred kilometres an hour.
Méadaigh an t-aerluas roimh éirí de thalamh.
Increase the airspeed before take-off.
Tá aerluas íseal contúirteach le linn tuirlingthe.
Low airspeed is dangerous during landing.
D'athraigh an ghaoth an t-aerluas go mór.
The wind changed the airspeed a lot.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Airspeed in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for airspeed?
The Irish for airspeed is aerluas (pronounced “AIR-loo-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aerluas in Irish?
Aerluas is said like “AIR-loo-us” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌl̪ˠuəsˠ/).
Does aerluas have a plural?
No plural form is given for aerluas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aerluas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerluas (the airspeed), a haerluas (her airspeed), a n-aerluas (their airspeed).
What is the difference between 'aerluas' and 'luas talún'?
'Aerluas' is speed relative to the air, while 'luas talún' is speed relative to the ground.
