HeyRuaHow to say “helicopter” in Irish
- Irish:
- héileacaptar
- English:
- helicopter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HAY-lyuh-kap-tur” /ˈheːlʲəkəpˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- héileacaptair (helicopters)
- Genitive singular:
- héileacaptair, an héileacaptair (e.g. píolóta an héileacaptair, the helicopter's pilot)
- Genitive plural:
- héileacaptar, na héileacaptar (e.g. torann na héileacaptar, the noise of the helicopters)
What does “héileacaptar” mean?
- helicopter
- An aircraft with large rotating blades on top that lets it rise straight up and hover.Also: chopper, rotorcraft.
“Héileacaptar” with the article
The plural of helicopter in Irish is héileacaptair. Here is héileacaptar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Héileacaptar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using héileacaptar, the Irish word for helicopter.
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Helicopter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for helicopter?
The Irish for helicopter is héileacaptar (pronounced “HAY-lyuh-kap-tur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is héileacaptair.
How do you pronounce héileacaptar in Irish?
Héileacaptar is said like “HAY-lyuh-kap-tur” (IPA /ˈheːlʲəkəpˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of helicopter in Irish?
The plural of héileacaptar is héileacaptair; with the article, na héileacaptair means “the helicopters”. The genitive plural is héileacaptar, as in torann na héileacaptar (the noise of the helicopters).
Is there a difference between héileacaptar and eitleán?
Yes: héileacaptar is a helicopter with rotating blades, while eitleán is an aeroplane with fixed wings.
