HeyRuaHow to say “bombing” in Irish
- Irish:
- buamáil
- English:
- bombing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- buamáil, to bomb (ag buamáil, bombing)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-uh-mawl” /ˈbuəmˠɑːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- buamála, na buamála (e.g. eitleán buamála, bomber aircraft)
What does “buamáil” mean?
- bombing
- The act of dropping or setting off bombs; it is the verbal noun of the verb buamáil (to bomb).Also: bombardment, bomb attack.
“Buamáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, buamáil means bombing: it is the verbal noun of the verb buamáil (to bomb). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Buamáil” with the article
Here is buamáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Buamáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buamáil, the Irish word for bombing.
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Bombing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bombing?
The Irish for bombing is buamáil (pronounced “BOO-uh-mawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce buamáil in Irish?
Buamáil is said like “BOO-uh-mawl” (IPA /ˈbuəmˠɑːlʲ/).
Does buamáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for buamáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does buamáil have more than one meaning?
Buamáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to bomb.
Why does buamáil change to bhuamáil or mbuamáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buamáil becomes mo bhuamáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuamáil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between buamáil and buama?
Buama is the bomb itself, while buamáil is the act of bombing. You would say 'buama a phléascadh' for exploding a bomb but 'buamáil na cathrach' for the bombing of the city.
