HeyRuaHow to say “basic meaning” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunchiall
- English:
- basic meaning
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-khee-ul” /ˈbˠʊnˌçiəlˠ/
- Plural:
- bunchialla
- Genitive singular:
- bunchéille, na bunchéille (e.g. míniú na bunchéille, explanation of the basic meaning)
- Genitive plural:
- bunchiall, na mbunchiall (e.g. míniú na mbunchiall, the explanation of the basic meanings)
What does “bunchiall” mean?
- basic meaning
- The original or fundamental meaning of a word or idea.Also: original meaning, primary meaning, root meaning, literal meaning.
“Bunchiall” with the article
The plural of basic meaning in Irish is bunchialla. Here is bunchiall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunchiall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunchiall, the Irish word for basic meaning.
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Basic meaning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basic meaning?
The Irish for basic meaning is bunchiall (pronounced “BUN-khee-ul”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bunchialla.
How do you pronounce bunchiall in Irish?
Bunchiall is said like “BUN-khee-ul” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌçiəlˠ/).
What is the plural of basic meaning in Irish?
The plural of bunchiall is bunchialla; with the article, it is na bunchialla. The genitive plural is bunchiall, as in míniú na mbunchiall (the explanation of the basic meanings).
Why does bunchiall change to bhunchiall or mbunchiall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunchiall becomes mo bhunchiall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunchiall (eclipsis).
How is 'bunchiall' different from 'ciall'?
'Ciall' means meaning or sense in general, while 'bunchiall' is the original or basic meaning, from 'bun' (base) plus 'ciall'.
