HeyRuaHow to say “flight” in Irish
- Irish:
- eitilt
- English:
- flight, flutter
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- eitil, to fly (ag eitilt, flying)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ET-iltch” /ˈɛtʲɪlʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- eitilte, na heitilte (e.g. am na heitilte, the time of the flight)
What does “eitilt” mean?
“Eitilt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- flight
- The act of flying, verbal noun of the verb 'eitil' (fly); also a journey by aircraft.Also: flying, flight by plane, fly.
1 other meaning: flutter
- 2flutter
- A fluttering movement, as of wings, or the flicker of a flame.Also: fluttering, flicker.
Other Irish words for flight: teitheadh (flight)
“Eitilt” as a verbal noun
After ag, eitilt means flying: it is the verbal noun of the verb eitil (to fly). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
Beimid ag eitilt go Páras amárach. We're flying to Paris tomorrow.
“Eitilt” with the article
Here is eitilt after the article (an t-alt).
“Eitilt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eitilt, the Irish word for flight.
Other nouns in Irish
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Flight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flight?
The Irish for flight is eitilt (pronounced “ET-iltch”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean flutter.
How do you pronounce eitilt in Irish?
Eitilt is said like “ET-iltch” (IPA /ˈɛtʲɪlʲtʲ/).
Does eitilt have a plural?
No plural form is given for eitilt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does eitilt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eitilt can mean flight or flutter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eitilt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eitilt (the flight), a heitilt (her flight), a n-eitilt (their flight).
How do I say 'I am flying to Paris'?
Use the verbal noun with 'ag': 'Táim ag eitilt go Páras'. For a booked flight you can also say 'Tá eitilt agam go Páras'.
