HeyRuaHow to say “atmosphere” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerbhrat
- English:
- atmosphere
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-vrat” /ˈeːɾˠvˠɾˠat̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aerbhrait (atmospheres)
- Genitive singular:
- aerbhrait, an aerbhrait (e.g. truailliú an aerbhrait, pollution of the atmosphere)
- Genitive plural:
- aerbhrat, na n-aerbhrat (e.g. comhdhéanamh na n-aerbhrat, the composition of the atmospheres)
What does “aerbhrat” mean?
- atmosphere
- The layer of air and gases that surrounds the earth or another planet.Also: air, earth's atmosphere, air layer.
Other Irish words for atmosphere: aer (air), atmaisféar (atmosphere)
“Aerbhrat” with the article
The plural of atmosphere in Irish is aerbhrait. Here is aerbhrat after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerbhrat” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerbhrat, the Irish word for atmosphere.
Other nouns in Irish
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Atmosphere in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for atmosphere?
The Irish for atmosphere is aerbhrat (pronounced “AIR-vrat”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aerbhrait.
How do you pronounce aerbhrat in Irish?
Aerbhrat is said like “AIR-vrat” (IPA /ˈeːɾˠvˠɾˠat̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of atmosphere in Irish?
The plural of aerbhrat is aerbhrait; with the article, na haerbhrait means “the atmospheres”. The genitive plural is aerbhrat, as in comhdhéanamh na n-aerbhrat (the composition of the atmospheres).
Why does aerbhrat sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerbhrat (the atmosphere), a haerbhrat (her atmosphere), a n-aerbhrat (their atmosphere), na haerbhrait (the atmospheres).
What is the difference between 'aerbhrat' and 'atmaisféar'?
'Aerbhrat' is the native term for the physical layer of air around a planet, while 'atmaisféar' is also used for that and, more often, for the mood or feel of a place.
