HeyRuaHow to say “aviation” in Irish
- Irish:
- eitlíocht
- English:
- aviation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ET-lee-ukht” /ˈɛtʲlʲiːəxt/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eitlíochta, na heitlíochta (e.g. tionscal na heitlíochta, the aviation industry)
What does “eitlíocht” mean?
- aviation
- The flying of aircraft, and the activity or industry connected with it.Also: flying, flight, air travel.
“Eitlíocht” with the article
Here is eitlíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an eitlíocht
the aviation
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Eitlíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eitlíocht, the Irish word for aviation.
Tá suim mhór aici san eitlíocht.
She is very interested in aviation.
Is earnáil thábhachtach í an eitlíocht in Éirinn.
Aviation is an important sector in Ireland.
Bhí sé ag obair i dtionscal na heitlíochta.
He worked in the aviation industry.
Thosaigh ré na heitlíochta go luath san fhichiú haois.
The age of aviation began early in the twentieth century.
Rinne sé staidéar ar an eitlíocht san ollscoil.
He studied aviation at university.
Tá rialacha nua eitlíochta ag teacht isteach.
New aviation rules are coming in.
Is ábhar spéise dom an eitlíocht shibhialta.
Civil aviation interests me.
Other nouns in Irish
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Aviation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aviation?
The Irish for aviation is eitlíocht (pronounced “ET-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce eitlíocht in Irish?
Eitlíocht is said like “ET-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɛtʲlʲiːəxt/).
Does eitlíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for eitlíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eitlíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eitlíocht (the aviation), a heitlíocht (her aviation), a n-eitlíocht (their aviation).
What is the difference between 'eitlíocht' and 'eitilt'?
'Eitlíocht' is aviation as a field or industry, while 'eitilt' is a flight or the act of flying, e.g. 'eitilt go Páras' (a flight to Paris).
