HeyRuaHow to say “basic point” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunphointe
- English:
- basic point
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-fwin-tchuh” /ˈbʊnˌfˠɪnʲtʲə/
- Plural:
- bunphointí (basic points)
- Genitive singular:
- bunphointe, an bhunphointe (e.g. tábhacht an bhunphointe, the importance of the basic point)
- Genitive plural:
- bunphointí, na mbunphointí (e.g. achoimre na mbunphointí, the summary of the basic points)
What does “bunphointe” mean?
- basic point
- A fundamental or essential point on which an argument, discussion or subject rests.Also: fundamental point, main point, essential point, key point.
“Bunphointe” with the article
The plural of basic point in Irish is bunphointí. Here is bunphointe after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunphointe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunphointe, the Irish word for basic point.
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Basic point in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basic point?
The Irish for basic point is bunphointe (pronounced “BUN-fwin-tchuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunphointí.
How do you pronounce bunphointe in Irish?
Bunphointe is said like “BUN-fwin-tchuh” (IPA /ˈbʊnˌfˠɪnʲtʲə/).
What is the plural of basic point in Irish?
The plural of bunphointe is bunphointí; with the article, na bunphointí means “the basic points”. The genitive plural is bunphointí, as in achoimre na mbunphointí (the summary of the basic points).
Why does bunphointe change to bhunphointe or mbunphointe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunphointe becomes mo bhunphointe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunphointe (eclipsis).
How is 'bunphointe' formed?
It combines the prefix 'bun-' (basic, fundamental) with 'pointe' (point), and the prefix lenites, giving 'bunphointe'.
