HeyRuaHow to say “boom” in Irish
- Irish:
- bum
- English:
- boom
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bum” /bˠʊmˠ/
- Plural:
- bumanna (booms)
- Genitive singular:
- buma, an bhuma (e.g. ceann an bhuma, the end of the boom)
- Genitive plural:
- bumanna, na mbumanna (e.g. ceann na mbumanna, the end of the booms)
What does “bum” mean?
- boom
- A spar along the foot of a sail, or a floating barrier across a harbour or river.Also: spar, harbour boom, sail boom.
“Bum” with the article
The plural of boom in Irish is bumanna. Here is bum after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bum” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bum, the Irish word for boom.
Other nouns in Irish
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Boom in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boom?
The Irish for boom is bum (pronounced “bum”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bumanna.
How do you pronounce bum in Irish?
Bum is said like “bum” (IPA /bˠʊmˠ/).
What is the plural of boom in Irish?
The plural of bum is bumanna; with the article, na bumanna means “the booms”. The genitive plural is bumanna, as in ceann na mbumanna (the end of the booms).
Why does bum change to bhum or mbum?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bum becomes mo bhum (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbum (eclipsis).
Does 'bum' mean a bottom or a tramp as in English?
No, Irish 'bum' is a nautical boom. For a bottom use 'tóin', and for a tramp use 'fánaí'.
