HeyRuaHow to say “base area” in Irish
- Irish:
- bonn-achar
- English:
- base area
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-akh-ur” /ˈbˠʊnˠ ˌaxəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- bonn-achair (base areas)
- Genitive singular:
- bonn-achair, an bhonn-achair (e.g. méid an bhonn-achair, size of the base area)
- Genitive plural:
- bonn-achar, na mbonn-achar (e.g. suim na mbonn-achar, sum of the base areas)
What does “bonn-achar” mean?
- base area
- In mathematics, the area of the base of a solid figure such as a prism, cylinder or cone.Also: area of base, base.
“Bonn-achar” with the article
The plural of base area in Irish is bonn-achair. Here is bonn-achar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bonn-achar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bonn-achar, the Irish word for base area.
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Base area in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for base area?
The Irish for base area is bonn-achar (pronounced “BUN-akh-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bonn-achair.
How do you pronounce bonn-achar in Irish?
Bonn-achar is said like “BUN-akh-ur” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˠ ˌaxəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of base area in Irish?
The plural of bonn-achar is bonn-achair; with the article, na bonn-achair means “the base areas”. The genitive plural is bonn-achar, as in suim na mbonn-achar (sum of the base areas).
Why does bonn-achar change to bhonn-achar or mbonn-achar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bonn-achar becomes mo bhonn-achar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbonn-achar (eclipsis).
How is 'bonn-achar' related to 'achar'?
'Achar' means area in maths, and 'bonn' means base, so 'bonn-achar' is the area of the base. Volume of a prism is the 'bonn-achar' multiplied by the 'airde'.
