HeyRuaHow to say “airstrip” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerstiall
- English:
- airstrip
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AYR-shtee-ul” /ˈeːɾˌʃtʲiəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aerstiallacha (airstrips)
- Genitive singular:
- aerstéille, na haerstéille (e.g. fad na haerstéille, length of the airstrip)
- Genitive plural:
- aerstiallacha, na n-aerstiallacha (e.g. líon na n-aerstiallacha, the number of the airstrips)
What does “aerstiall” mean?
- airstrip
- A strip of ground cleared and prepared so that small aircraft can take off and land.Also: landing strip, air strip, runway.
“Aerstiall” with the article
The plural of airstrip in Irish is aerstiallacha. Here is aerstiall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerstiall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerstiall, the Irish word for airstrip.
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Airstrip in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for airstrip?
The Irish for airstrip is aerstiall (pronounced “AYR-shtee-ul”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aerstiallacha.
How do you pronounce aerstiall in Irish?
Aerstiall is said like “AYR-shtee-ul” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌʃtʲiəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of airstrip in Irish?
The plural of aerstiall is aerstiallacha; with the article, na haerstiallacha means “the airstrips”. The genitive plural is aerstiallacha, as in líon na n-aerstiallacha (the number of the airstrips).
Why does aerstiall sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aerstiall (the airstrip), a haerstiall (her airstrip), a n-aerstiall (their airstrip), na haerstiallacha (the airstrips).
What is the difference between 'aerstiall' and 'aerfort'?
An 'aerstiall' is just a simple strip for small planes to land on, while an 'aerfort' is a full airport with terminals and services.
