Basic objective in Irish (Bunchuspóir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for basic objective?

The Irish for basic objective is bunchuspóir (pronounced “BUN-khus-pohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunchuspóirí.

Q: What is the plural of basic objective in Irish?

The plural of bunchuspóir is bunchuspóirí; with the article, na bunchuspóirí means “the basic objectives”. The genitive plural is bunchuspóirí, as in liosta na mbunchuspóirí (the list of basic objectives).

How to say “basic objective” in Irish

Irish:: bunchuspóir
English:: basic objective
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BUN-khus-pohr” /ˈbʊnˌxʊsˠpˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: bunchuspóirí (basic objectives)
Genitive singular:: bunchuspóra, an bhunchuspóra (e.g. baint amach an bhunchuspóra, achieving the basic objective)
Genitive plural:: bunchuspóirí, na mbunchuspóirí (e.g. liosta na mbunchuspóirí, the list of basic objectives)

What does “bunchuspóir” mean?

basic objective: The main or fundamental aim that a plan, project or organisation sets out to achieve.Also: main aim, primary objective, fundamental purpose, basic aim.

“Bunchuspóir” with the article

The plural of basic objective in Irish is bunchuspóirí. Here is bunchuspóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an bunchuspóir

the basic objective

No change after an

na bunchuspóirí

the basic objectives

Plural: no change after na

“Bunchuspóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bunchuspóir, the Irish word for basic objective.

Is é sin bunchuspóir an tionscadail.

That is the main aim of the project.

Ní raibh an bunchuspóir soiléir dúinn ar dtús.

The basic objective wasn't clear to us at first.

Bhí trí bhunchuspóir ag an gcoiste.

The committee had three basic objectives.

Tá na bunchuspóirí leagtha amach sa phlean.

The basic objectives are set out in the plan.

Ba é mo bhunchuspóir an teanga a fhoghlaim.

My main aim was to learn the language.

Rinneamar dearmad ar an mbunchuspóir i lár na hoibre.

We lost sight of the basic aim in the middle of the work.

Labhair sí faoi thábhacht an bhunchuspóra.

She spoke about the importance of the basic objective.

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Basic objective in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for basic objective?

The Irish for basic objective is bunchuspóir (pronounced “BUN-khus-pohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunchuspóirí.

How do you pronounce bunchuspóir in Irish?

Bunchuspóir is said like “BUN-khus-pohr” (IPA /ˈbʊnˌxʊsˠpˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of basic objective in Irish?

The plural of bunchuspóir is bunchuspóirí; with the article, na bunchuspóirí means “the basic objectives”. The genitive plural is bunchuspóirí, as in liosta na mbunchuspóirí (the list of basic objectives).

Why does bunchuspóir change to bhunchuspóir or mbunchuspóir?

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

How is 'bunchuspóir' different from 'cuspóir'?

'Cuspóir' is any objective or purpose, while 'bunchuspóir' adds the prefix 'bun-' (basic, fundamental) to mean the core or primary objective.

Basic objective in Irish (Bunchuspóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage