HeyRuaHow to say “basic characteristic” in Irish
- Irish:
- buntréith
- English:
- basic characteristic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-tray” /ˈbˠʊn̪ˠˌt̪ˠɾʲeː/
- Plural:
- buntréithe (basic characteristics)
- Genitive singular:
- buntréithe, na buntréithe (e.g. tábhacht na buntréithe, the importance of the basic characteristic)
- Genitive plural:
- buntréithe, na mbuntréithe (e.g. liosta na mbuntréithe, the list of basic characteristics)
What does “buntréith” mean?
- basic characteristic
- A fundamental or essential quality or trait of a person or thing.Also: fundamental trait, essential quality, basic attribute.
“Buntréith” with the article
The plural of basic characteristic in Irish is buntréithe. Here is buntréith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buntréith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buntréith, the Irish word for basic characteristic.
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Basic characteristic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basic characteristic?
The Irish for basic characteristic is buntréith (pronounced “BUN-tray”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is buntréithe.
How do you pronounce buntréith in Irish?
Buntréith is said like “BUN-tray” (IPA /ˈbˠʊn̪ˠˌt̪ˠɾʲeː/).
What is the plural of basic characteristic in Irish?
The plural of buntréith is buntréithe; with the article, na buntréithe means “the basic characteristics”. The genitive plural is buntréithe, as in liosta na mbuntréithe (the list of basic characteristics).
Why does buntréith change to bhuntréith or mbuntréith?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buntréith becomes mo bhuntréith (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuntréith (eclipsis).
How does 'buntréith' differ from 'tréith'?
'Tréith' is any trait or characteristic, while 'buntréith' adds the prefix 'bun-' (base) to mean a fundamental or essential trait.
