air
"aer" means "air" in Irish (masculine noun). Pronounced /eːɾˠ/. Mutation forms: Urú → n-aer, Réamhlitir h → haer, Réamhlitir t → t-aer.
In Irish, the first letter of "aer" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | aer |
| Urú | n-aer |
| Réamhlitir h | haer |
| Réamhlitir t | t-aer |
Tá aeráid na tíre seo fuar agus tirim.
The climate of this country is cold and dry.
B1Is breá liom bheith amuigh faoin aer.
I love being outside in the open air.
A2Tá an liathróid ard san aer.
The ball is high in the air.
A2Líon mé mo scamhóga d'aer folláin na maidine.
I filled my lungs with the bracing morning air.
A2Níl agam ach aeróg, mar sin ní bhíonn ach RTÉ1, RTÉ2, agus TG4 agam sa mbaile.
I only have an antenna, therefore I only have RTÉ1, RTÉ2, and TG4 at home.
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