HeyRuaHow to say “basic right” in Irish
- Irish:
- buncheart
- English:
- basic right
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-khyart” /ˈbʊnˌxʲaɾˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- bunchearta (basic rights)
- Genitive singular:
- bunchirt, an bhunchirt (e.g. sárú an bhunchirt, violation of the fundamental right)
- Genitive plural:
- buncheart, na mbuncheart (e.g. cosaint na mbuncheart, the protection of the fundamental rights)
What does “buncheart” mean?
- basic right
- A fundamental right that every person is entitled to, especially one protected by law or a constitution.Also: fundamental right, constitutional right, human right.
“Buncheart” with the article
The plural of basic right in Irish is bunchearta. Here is buncheart after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buncheart” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buncheart, the Irish word for basic right.
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Basic right in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basic right?
The Irish for basic right is buncheart (pronounced “BUN-khyart”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunchearta.
How do you pronounce buncheart in Irish?
Buncheart is said like “BUN-khyart” (IPA /ˈbʊnˌxʲaɾˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of basic right in Irish?
The plural of buncheart is bunchearta; with the article, na bunchearta means “the basic rights”. The genitive plural is buncheart, as in cosaint na mbuncheart (the protection of the fundamental rights).
Why does buncheart change to bhuncheart or mbuncheart?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buncheart becomes mo bhuncheart (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuncheart (eclipsis).
How is 'buncheart' different from 'ceart'?
'Ceart' is any right, while 'buncheart' (bun- + ceart) means a basic or fundamental right, as in 'bunchearta an duine'.
