HeyRuaHow to say “pneumatic tyre” in Irish
- Irish:
- aerbhonn
- English:
- pneumatic tyre
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AIR-vown” /ˈeːɾˌvˠon̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aerbhoinn (pneumatic tyres)
- Genitive singular:
- aerbhoinn, an aerbhoinn (e.g. brú an aerbhoinn, the pressure of the tyre)
- Genitive plural:
- aerbhonn, na n-aerbhonn (e.g. praghas na n-aerbhonn, the price of the tyres)
What does “aerbhonn” mean?
- pneumatic tyre
- A tyre filled with compressed air, as on a car or bicycle wheel.Also: tyre, tire, air tyre, inflatable tyre.
“Aerbhonn” with the article
The plural of pneumatic tyre in Irish is aerbhoinn. Here is aerbhonn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aerbhonn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aerbhonn, the Irish word for pneumatic tyre.
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Pneumatic tyre in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pneumatic tyre?
The Irish for pneumatic tyre is aerbhonn (pronounced “AIR-vown”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aerbhoinn.
How do you pronounce aerbhonn in Irish?
Aerbhonn is said like “AIR-vown” (IPA /ˈeːɾˌvˠon̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of pneumatic tyre in Irish?
The plural of aerbhonn is aerbhoinn; with the article, na haerbhoinn means “the pneumatic tyres”. The genitive plural is aerbhonn, as in praghas na n-aerbhonn (the price of the tyres).
Why does aerbhonn sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aerbhonn (the pneumatic tyre), a haerbhonn (her pneumatic tyre), a n-aerbhonn (their pneumatic tyre), na haerbhoinn (the pneumatic tyres).
Is 'aerbhonn' the usual word for a tyre?
In everyday speech 'bonn' alone is very common for a tyre; 'aerbhonn' specifies a pneumatic, air-filled tyre and appears in more formal or technical contexts.
