HeyRuaHow to say “base” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunáit
- English:
- base
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-awtch” /ˈbˠʊnˠaːtʲ/
- Plural:
- bunáiteanna (bases)
- Genitive singular:
- bunáite, na bunáite (e.g. ceannasaí na bunáite, commander of the base)
- Genitive plural:
- bunáiteanna, na mbunáiteanna (e.g. líon na mbunáiteanna, the number of bases)
What does “bunáit” mean?
- base
- A place used as a permanent centre of operations, especially a military or naval base.Also: military base, naval base, headquarters.
Other Irish words for base: bun (bottom), dúshraith (foundation)
“Bunáit” with the article
The plural of base in Irish is bunáiteanna. Here is bunáit after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunáit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunáit, the Irish word for base.
Other nouns in Irish
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Base in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for base?
The Irish for base is bunáit (pronounced “BUN-awtch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bunáiteanna.
How do you pronounce bunáit in Irish?
Bunáit is said like “BUN-awtch” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˠaːtʲ/).
What is the plural of base in Irish?
The plural of bunáit is bunáiteanna; with the article, na bunáiteanna means “the bases”. The genitive plural is bunáiteanna, as in líon na mbunáiteanna (the number of bases).
Why does bunáit change to bhunáit or mbunáit?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunáit becomes mo bhunáit (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunáit (eclipsis).
Is 'bunáit' the same as 'bun' or 'bunús'?
No. 'Bunáit' is a base in the sense of a place of operations, such as 'bunáit mhíleata'; for the foundation or origin of something use 'bunús' or 'bonn'.
