HeyRuaHow to say “basic rule” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunriail
- English:
- basic rule
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-ree-ul” /ˈbˠʊnˌɾʲiəlʲ/
- Plural:
- bunrialacha (basic rules)
- Genitive singular:
- bunrialach, na bunrialach (e.g. sárú na bunrialach, breach of the basic rule)
- Genitive plural:
- bunrialacha, na mbunrialacha (e.g. liosta na mbunrialacha, the list of basic rules)
What does “bunriail” mean?
- basic rule
- A fundamental or basic rule on which other rules or practices are based.Also: fundamental rule, ground rule, principle, first principle.
“Bunriail” with the article
The plural of basic rule in Irish is bunrialacha. Here is bunriail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunriail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunriail, the Irish word for basic rule.
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Basic rule in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basic rule?
The Irish for basic rule is bunriail (pronounced “BUN-ree-ul”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bunrialacha.
How do you pronounce bunriail in Irish?
Bunriail is said like “BUN-ree-ul” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌɾʲiəlʲ/).
What is the plural of basic rule in Irish?
The plural of bunriail is bunrialacha; with the article, na bunrialacha means “the basic rules”. The genitive plural is bunrialacha, as in liosta na mbunrialacha (the list of basic rules).
Why does bunriail change to bhunriail or mbunriail?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunriail becomes mo bhunriail (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunriail (eclipsis).
How is 'bunriail' different from 'riail'?
'Riail' is any rule, while 'bunriail' adds the prefix 'bun-' (basic, fundamental), so it means a basic or fundamental rule.
