HeyRuaHow to say “basic requirement” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunriachtanas
- English:
- basic requirement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-ree-akh-tuh-nus” /ˈbˠʊnˌɾʲiəxt̪ˠənˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- bunriachtanais (basic requirements)
- Genitive singular:
- bunriachtanais, an bhunriachtanais (e.g. tábhacht an bhunriachtanais, the importance of the basic requirement)
- Genitive plural:
- bunriachtanas, na mbunriachtanas (e.g. liosta na mbunriachtanas, the list of basic requirements)
What does “bunriachtanas” mean?
- basic requirement
- Something fundamental that is needed or essential, a prerequisite.Also: essential, prerequisite, fundamental need, basic necessity.
“Bunriachtanas” with the article
The plural of basic requirement in Irish is bunriachtanais. Here is bunriachtanas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunriachtanas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunriachtanas, the Irish word for basic requirement.
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Basic requirement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basic requirement?
The Irish for basic requirement is bunriachtanas (pronounced “BUN-ree-akh-tuh-nus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunriachtanais.
How do you pronounce bunriachtanas in Irish?
Bunriachtanas is said like “BUN-ree-akh-tuh-nus” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌɾʲiəxt̪ˠənˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of basic requirement in Irish?
The plural of bunriachtanas is bunriachtanais; with the article, na bunriachtanais means “the basic requirements”. The genitive plural is bunriachtanas, as in liosta na mbunriachtanas (the list of basic requirements).
Why does bunriachtanas change to bhunriachtanas or mbunriachtanas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunriachtanas becomes mo bhunriachtanas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunriachtanas (eclipsis).
How does 'bunriachtanas' differ from 'riachtanas'?
'Riachtanas' is any need or requirement, while 'bunriachtanas' adds 'bun-' (basic) to mean a fundamental or minimum requirement.
