HeyRuaHow to say “bombardment” in Irish
- Irish:
- bombardú
- English:
- bombardment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- bombardaigh, to bombard (ag bombardú, bombarding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUM-uh-bar-doo” /ˈbˠʊmˠəbˠəɾˠd̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- bombardaithe, an bhombardaithe (e.g. le linn an bhombardaithe, during the bombardment)
What does “bombardú” mean?
- bombardment
- The verbal noun of 'bombardaigh': the act of bombarding a place with bombs or shells, or bombarding particles in physics.Also: bombarding, shelling, bombing.
Other Irish words for bombardment: buamáil (bombing)
“Bombardú” as a verbal noun
After ag, bombardú means bombarding: it is the verbal noun of the verb bombardaigh (to bombard). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Bombardú” with the article
Here is bombardú after the article (an t-alt).
“Bombardú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bombardú, the Irish word for bombardment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bombardment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bombardment?
The Irish for bombardment is bombardú (pronounced “BUM-uh-bar-doo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bombardú in Irish?
Bombardú is said like “BUM-uh-bar-doo” (IPA /ˈbˠʊmˠəbˠəɾˠd̪ˠuː/).
Does bombardú have a plural?
No plural form is given for bombardú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bombardú change to bhombardú or mbombardú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bombardú becomes mo bhombardú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbombardú (eclipsis).
What verb is 'bombardú' formed from?
It is the verbal noun of 'bombardaigh' (bombard), e.g. 'ag bombardú na cathrach', bombarding the city.
