HeyRuaHow to say “basic measure” in Irish
- Irish:
- buntomhas
- English:
- basic measure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-tohss” /ˈbˠʊnˌt̪ˠoːsˠ/
- Plural:
- buntomhais (basic measures)
- Genitive singular:
- buntomhais, an bhuntomhais (e.g. sainmhíniú an bhuntomhais, definition of the base unit)
- Genitive plural:
- buntomhas, na mbuntomhas (e.g. liosta buntomhas, list of base units)
What does “buntomhas” mean?
- basic measure
- A fundamental measure or unit of measurement on which other measures are based, such as the metre or the kilogram.Also: base unit, fundamental unit, base measurement, fundamental measure.
“Buntomhas” with the article
The plural of basic measure in Irish is buntomhais. Here is buntomhas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buntomhas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buntomhas, the Irish word for basic measure.
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Basic measure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basic measure?
The Irish for basic measure is buntomhas (pronounced “BUN-tohss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buntomhais.
How do you pronounce buntomhas in Irish?
Buntomhas is said like “BUN-tohss” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌt̪ˠoːsˠ/).
What is the plural of basic measure in Irish?
The plural of buntomhas is buntomhais; with the article, na buntomhais means “the basic measures”. The genitive plural is buntomhas, as in liosta buntomhas (list of base units).
Why does buntomhas change to bhuntomhas or mbuntomhas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buntomhas becomes mo bhuntomhas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuntomhas (eclipsis).
How is buntomhas different from tomhas?
Tomhas is any measure or measurement, while buntomhas is a fundamental unit, such as the méadar, on which others are built.
