HeyRuaHow to say “Buddhism” in Irish
- Irish:
- Búdachas
- English:
- Buddhism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-duh-khus” /ˈbˠuːd̪ˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Búdachais, an Bhúdachais (e.g. teagasc an Bhúdachais, the teaching of Buddhism)
What does “Búdachas” mean?
- Buddhism
- Buddhism is the religion and philosophy based on the teachings of the Buddha.Also: Buddhist religion, Buddhist faith.
“Búdachas” with the article
Here is Búdachas after the article (an t-alt).
an Búdachas
the Buddhism
No change after an
“Búdachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Búdachas, the Irish word for Buddhism.
Tá suim mhór aici sa Bhúdachas.
She is very interested in Buddhism.
Thosaigh an Búdachas san India.
Buddhism began in India.
Is reiligiún ársa é an Búdachas.
Buddhism is an ancient religion.
Léigh mé leabhar faoi stair an Bhúdachais.
I read a book about the history of Buddhism.
Tá an Búdachas coitianta sa Téalainn.
Buddhism is common in Thailand.
Tá machnamh lárnach sa Bhúdachas.
Meditation is central in Buddhism.
D'iompaigh sé ar an mBúdachas anuraidh.
He converted to Buddhism last year.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Buddhism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Buddhism?
The Irish for Buddhism is Búdachas (pronounced “BOO-duh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Búdachas in Irish?
Búdachas is said like “BOO-duh-khus” (IPA /ˈbˠuːd̪ˠəxəsˠ/).
Does Búdachas have a plural?
No. Búdachas is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Búdachas change to Bhúdachas or mBúdachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Búdachas becomes mo Bhúdachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mBúdachas (eclipsis).
What is the word for a Buddhist person?
A Buddhist is 'Búdaí', and the adjective is 'Búdaíoch'. The founder himself is 'an Búda'.
