HeyRuaHow to say “flyer” in Irish
- Irish:
- eitleoir
- English:
- flyer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ET-yuh-lohr” /ˈɛtʲəl̠ʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- eitleoirí (flyers)
- Genitive singular:
- eitleora, an eitleora (e.g. éide an eitleora, the flyer's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- eitleoirí, na n-eitleoirí (e.g. cumann na n-eitleoirí, the flyers' association)
What does “eitleoir” mean?
- flyer
- A person who flies an aircraft; an aviator or pilot.Also: aviator, pilot, airman.
“Eitleoir” with the article
The plural of flyer in Irish is eitleoirí. Here is eitleoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eitleoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eitleoir, the Irish word for flyer.
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Flyer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flyer?
The Irish for flyer is eitleoir (pronounced “ET-yuh-lohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eitleoirí.
How do you pronounce eitleoir in Irish?
Eitleoir is said like “ET-yuh-lohr” (IPA /ˈɛtʲəl̠ʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of flyer in Irish?
The plural of eitleoir is eitleoirí; with the article, na heitleoirí means “the flyers”. The genitive plural is eitleoirí, as in cumann na n-eitleoirí (the flyers' association).
Why does eitleoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eitleoir (the flyer), a heitleoir (her flyer), a n-eitleoir (their flyer), na heitleoirí (the flyers).
What is the difference between 'eitleoir' and 'píolóta'?
'Píolóta' is the usual everyday word for a pilot, while 'eitleoir' means a flyer or aviator more generally and is often used of early aviation.
