aire1, f. (gs. ~).1. Care, attention. ~ a thabhairt do rud, to take care of sth. Dá mbeadh ~ aige, if he had care, attention. Tabhair ~ do na huibheacha, be careful with the eggs. Tabhair ~ do do ghnóthaí, mind your business. Thug sé ~ dá chuid airgid, he saved his money. Tugadh ~ mhaith don leanbh; fuair an leanbh ~ mhaith, the child was well cared for. Fágadh a h~ uirthi féin, she was left to care for herself; left without support. Is iomaí rud ar m’~, I have many cares, many things to attend to. Is beag eile atá ar a ~, he has little else to do. Ní hé is mó atá ar m’~, that is not what concerns me most. Tá mo cheart ar m’~, I have enough to do. ~ na huibhe circe, an éin ghé, na gloine, na fola, gentle treatment; coddling. 2. Heed, notice. Tabhair do d’~, observe; take heed. Ghoin a ~ é, he pricked up his ears, became alert. Duine a chur ar a ~, to put s.o. on his guard. Bí ar d’~ ar, be on your guard against. ~ duit! ~ chugat! Look out! Mil:Ar ~! Attention!
aire2, m. (gs. ~ach, npl. ~acha).Lit: Nobleman, chief.
aire3, m. (gs. ~, pl. -rí). Minister (of state).
aire4, prep. pron. (Used in lit. phrases). Is ~ (charaim Doire), it is for this reason (I love Derry). Gonadh ~ sin, and that is why.