HeyRuaHow to say “basic idea” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunsmaoineamh
- English:
- basic idea
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-smee-nyuv” /ˈbʊnˌsˠmˠiːnʲəw/
- Plural:
- bunsmaointe (basic ideas)
- Genitive singular:
- bunsmaoinimh, an bhunsmaoinimh (e.g. forbairt an bhunsmaoinimh, development of the basic idea)
- Genitive plural:
- bunsmaointe, na mbunsmaointe (e.g. forbairt na mbunsmaointe, the development of the basic ideas)
What does “bunsmaoineamh” mean?
- basic idea
- The fundamental or original idea on which something is based.Also: fundamental idea, underlying idea, original idea, basic concept.
“Bunsmaoineamh” with the article
The plural of basic idea in Irish is bunsmaointe. Here is bunsmaoineamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunsmaoineamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunsmaoineamh, the Irish word for basic idea.
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Basic idea in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basic idea?
The Irish for basic idea is bunsmaoineamh (pronounced “BUN-smee-nyuv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunsmaointe.
How do you pronounce bunsmaoineamh in Irish?
Bunsmaoineamh is said like “BUN-smee-nyuv” (IPA /ˈbʊnˌsˠmˠiːnʲəw/).
What is the plural of basic idea in Irish?
The plural of bunsmaoineamh is bunsmaointe; with the article, na bunsmaointe means “the basic ideas”. The genitive plural is bunsmaointe, as in forbairt na mbunsmaointe (the development of the basic ideas).
Why does bunsmaoineamh change to bhunsmaoineamh or mbunsmaoineamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunsmaoineamh becomes mo bhunsmaoineamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunsmaoineamh (eclipsis).
How is 'bunsmaoineamh' different from 'smaoineamh'?
'Smaoineamh' is any thought or idea, while 'bunsmaoineamh' adds the prefix 'bun-' (base) to mean the fundamental or underlying idea.
