HeyRuaHow to say “flight attendant” in Irish
- Irish:
- aeróstach
- English:
- flight attendant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYR-oh-stukh” /ˈeːɾˠoːsˠt̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- aeróstaigh (flight attendants)
- Genitive singular:
- aeróstaigh, an aeróstaigh (e.g. éide an aeróstaigh, the flight attendant's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- aeróstach, na n-aeróstach (e.g. oiliúint na n-aeróstach, the training of the flight attendants)
What does “aeróstach” mean?
- flight attendant
- A person who looks after passengers on board an aircraft.Also: air steward, air hostess, cabin crew, stewardess.
“Aeróstach” with the article
The plural of flight attendant in Irish is aeróstaigh. Here is aeróstach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aeróstach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aeróstach, the Irish word for flight attendant.
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Flight attendant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flight attendant?
The Irish for flight attendant is aeróstach (pronounced “AYR-oh-stukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aeróstaigh.
How do you pronounce aeróstach in Irish?
Aeróstach is said like “AYR-oh-stukh” (IPA /ˈeːɾˠoːsˠt̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of flight attendant in Irish?
The plural of aeróstach is aeróstaigh; with the article, na haeróstaigh means “the flight attendants”. The genitive plural is aeróstach, as in oiliúint na n-aeróstach (the training of the flight attendants).
Why does aeróstach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aeróstach (the flight attendant), a haeróstach (her flight attendant), a n-aeróstach (their flight attendant), na haeróstaigh (the flight attendants).
Is 'aeróstach' used for both men and women?
Yes, aeróstach covers both a male and a female flight attendant, though the noun itself is grammatically masculine: an t-aeróstach.
