Bombardment in Irish (Bombardaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for bombardment?

The Irish for bombardment is bombardaíocht (pronounced “BUM-bar-dee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean bombardment (physics).

Q: Does bombardaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bombardaíocht can mean bombardment or bombardment (physics), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “bombardment” in Irish

Irish:: bombardaíocht
English:: bombardment, bombardment (physics)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “BUM-bar-dee-ukht” /ˈbˠʊmˠəbˠəɾˠd̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: bombardaíochta, na bombardaíochta (e.g. le linn na bombardaíochta, during the bombardment)

What does “bombardaíocht” mean?

“Bombardaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

bombardment: A continuous attack with bombs, shells or artillery fire on a place.Also: bombing, shelling, barrage.

1 other meaning: bombardment (physics)

2bombardment (physics): In physics, the act of striking a substance with a stream of particles.Also: bombardment, particle bombardment.

Other Irish words for bombardment: buamáil (bombing)

“Bombardaíocht” with the article

Here is bombardaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an bhombardaíocht

the bombardment

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Bombardaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bombardaíocht, the Irish word for bombardment.

Thosaigh an bhombardaíocht ag meán oíche.

The bombardment began at midnight.

Scriosadh an baile le bombardaíocht throm.

The town was destroyed by heavy bombardment.

Chuaigh na daoine i bhfolach le linn na bombardaíochta.

The people hid during the bombardment.

Mhair an bhombardaíocht ar feadh trí lá.

The bombardment lasted for three days.

Maraíodh go leor sibhialtach sa bhombardaíocht.

Many civilians were killed in the bombardment.

Chualamar fuaim na bombardaíochta i bhfad uainn.

We heard the sound of the bombardment far away.

Stop an bhombardaíocht faoi dheireadh ar maidin.

The bombardment finally stopped in the morning.

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Bombardment in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for bombardment?

The Irish for bombardment is bombardaíocht (pronounced “BUM-bar-dee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean bombardment (physics).

How do you pronounce bombardaíocht in Irish?

Bombardaíocht is said like “BUM-bar-dee-ukht” (IPA /ˈbˠʊmˠəbˠəɾˠd̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does bombardaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for bombardaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does bombardaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bombardaíocht can mean bombardment or bombardment (physics), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does bombardaíocht change to bhombardaíocht or mbombardaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bombardaíocht becomes mo bhombardaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbombardaíocht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between bombardaíocht and buamáil?

Buamáil usually means bombing, especially from aircraft, while bombardaíocht is a sustained bombardment, often by artillery or shells.

Bombardment in Irish (Bombardaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage