HeyRuaHow to say “base unit” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunaonad
- English:
- base unit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-ay-nud” /ˈbʊnˌeːnˠəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- bunaonaid (base units)
- Genitive singular:
- bunaonaid, an bhunaonaid (e.g. sainmhíniú an bhunaonaid, definition of the base unit)
- Genitive plural:
- bunaonad, na mbunaonad (e.g. liosta na mbunaonad, the list of base units)
What does “bunaonad” mean?
- base unit
- A basic unit of measurement from which other units are derived, such as the metre or the second.Also: basic unit, fundamental unit, si base unit.
“Bunaonad” with the article
The plural of base unit in Irish is bunaonaid. Here is bunaonad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunaonad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunaonad, the Irish word for base unit.
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Base unit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for base unit?
The Irish for base unit is bunaonad (pronounced “BUN-ay-nud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunaonaid.
How do you pronounce bunaonad in Irish?
Bunaonad is said like “BUN-ay-nud” (IPA /ˈbʊnˌeːnˠəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of base unit in Irish?
The plural of bunaonad is bunaonaid; with the article, na bunaonaid means “the base units”. The genitive plural is bunaonad, as in liosta na mbunaonad (the list of base units).
Why does bunaonad change to bhunaonad or mbunaonad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunaonad becomes mo bhunaonad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunaonad (eclipsis).
How does 'bunaonad' differ from 'aonad'?
'Aonad' is any unit, while 'bunaonad' (from 'bun', base, plus 'aonad') is one of the fundamental units such as the méadar or cileagram.
