HeyRuaHow to say “base level” in Irish
- Irish:
- bonnleibhéal
- English:
- base level
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-lev-ayl” /ˈbˠʊnˌlʲɛvʲeːlˠ/
- Plural:
- bonnleibhéil (base levels)
- Genitive singular:
- bonnleibhéil, an bhonnleibhéil (e.g. airde an bhonnleibhéil, the height of the base level)
- Genitive plural:
- bonnleibhéal, na mbonnleibhéal (e.g. comparáid na mbonnleibhéal, the comparison of the base levels)
What does “bonnleibhéal” mean?
- base level
- The basic or lowest level of something, such as an exam, a course or a scale.Also: basic level, ground level, foundation level, entry level.
“Bonnleibhéal” with the article
The plural of base level in Irish is bonnleibhéil. Here is bonnleibhéal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bonnleibhéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bonnleibhéal, the Irish word for base level.
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Base level in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for base level?
The Irish for base level is bonnleibhéal (pronounced “BUN-lev-ayl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bonnleibhéil.
How do you pronounce bonnleibhéal in Irish?
Bonnleibhéal is said like “BUN-lev-ayl” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌlʲɛvʲeːlˠ/).
What is the plural of base level in Irish?
The plural of bonnleibhéal is bonnleibhéil; with the article, na bonnleibhéil means “the base levels”. The genitive plural is bonnleibhéal, as in comparáid na mbonnleibhéal (the comparison of the base levels).
Why does bonnleibhéal change to bhonnleibhéal or mbonnleibhéal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bonnleibhéal becomes mo bhonnleibhéal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbonnleibhéal (eclipsis).
How does 'bonnleibhéal' relate to the other exam levels?
In Irish exams 'bonnleibhéal' is foundation level, beside 'gnáthleibhéal' (ordinary level) and 'ardleibhéal' (higher level).
