Basic knowledge in Irish (Buneolas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for basic knowledge?

The Irish for basic knowledge is buneolas (pronounced “BUN-oh-lus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “basic knowledge” in Irish

Irish:: buneolas
English:: basic knowledge
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “BUN-oh-lus” /ˈbˠʊnˌoːlˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: buneolais, an bhuneolais (e.g. cúrsa buneolais, a basic knowledge course)

What does “buneolas” mean?

basic knowledge: Elementary or fundamental knowledge of a subject, skill or language.Also: elementary knowledge, rudiments, basics, grounding.

“Buneolas” with the article

Here is buneolas after the article (an t-alt).

an buneolas

the basic knowledge

No change after an

“Buneolas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using buneolas, the Irish word for basic knowledge.

Tá buneolas agam ar an bhFraincis.

I have a basic knowledge of French.

Níl ach buneolas aici ar ríomhairí.

She only has a basic knowledge of computers.

Tugann an leabhar seo buneolas ar an ábhar.

This book gives a basic grounding in the subject.

Is gá buneolas ar an mata don phost.

Basic knowledge of maths is needed for the job.

Rinne mé cúrsa buneolais sa gharraíodóireacht.

I did an introductory course in gardening.

Fuair sé an buneolas sa scoil.

He got the basics in school.

Bhí mo bhuneolas ar an nGaeilge an-lag.

My basic knowledge of Irish was very weak.

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Basic knowledge in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for basic knowledge?

The Irish for basic knowledge is buneolas (pronounced “BUN-oh-lus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce buneolas in Irish?

Buneolas is said like “BUN-oh-lus” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌoːlˠəsˠ/).

Does buneolas have a plural?

No plural form is given for buneolas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does buneolas change to bhuneolas or mbuneolas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buneolas becomes mo bhuneolas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuneolas (eclipsis).

Which preposition follows buneolas?

Use 'ar': 'tá buneolas agam ar an stair' means 'I have a basic knowledge of history'.

How does buneolas differ from saineolas?

'Buneolas' is basic knowledge, while 'saineolas' is expert or specialist knowledge.

Basic knowledge in Irish (Buneolas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage