HeyRuaHow to say “airway” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerbhealach
- English:
- airway, air route
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AYR-val-akh” /ˈeːɾˌvʲalˠəx/
- Plural:
- aerbhealaí (airways)
- Genitive singular:
- aerbhealaigh, an aerbhealaigh (e.g. bac an aerbhealaigh, obstruction of the airway)
- Genitive plural:
- aerbhealaí, na n-aerbhealaí (e.g. galair na n-aerbhealaí, diseases of the airways)
What does “aerbhealach” mean?
“Aerbhealach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- airway
- The passage through which air travels to the lungs, through the nose, mouth and throat.Also: air passage, respiratory tract.
1 other meaning: air route
- 2air route
- A regular route followed by aircraft through the sky.Also: airway, flight path.
“Aerbhealach” with the article
The plural of airway in Irish is aerbhealaí. Here is aerbhealach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerbhealach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerbhealach, the Irish word for airway.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Airway in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for airway?
The Irish for airway is aerbhealach (pronounced “AYR-val-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aerbhealaí. Depending on context it can also mean air route.
How do you pronounce aerbhealach in Irish?
Aerbhealach is said like “AYR-val-akh” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌvʲalˠəx/).
What is the plural of airway in Irish?
The plural of aerbhealach is aerbhealaí; with the article, na haerbhealaí means “the airways”. The genitive plural is aerbhealaí, as in galair na n-aerbhealaí (diseases of the airways).
Does aerbhealach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aerbhealach can mean airway or air route, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aerbhealach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerbhealach (the airway), a haerbhealach (her airway), a n-aerbhealach (their airway), na haerbhealaí (the airways).
Is 'aerbhealach' the same as 'aerlíne'?
No. 'Aerbhealach' is an airway or air route, while 'aerlíne' is an airline company.
