HeyRuaHow to say “bumper” in Irish
- Irish:
- bumpar
- English:
- bumper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUM-pur” /ˈbˠʊmˠpˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- bumpair (bumpers)
- Genitive singular:
- bumpair, an bhumpair (e.g. lár an bhumpair, the middle of the bumper)
- Genitive plural:
- bumpar, na mbumpar (e.g. suíomh na mbumpar, the position of the bumpers)
What does “bumpar” mean?
- bumper
- A bar fixed to the front or back of a vehicle to protect it in a collision.Also: car bumper, fender.
“Bumpar” with the article
The plural of bumper in Irish is bumpair. Here is bumpar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bumpar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bumpar, the Irish word for bumper.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bumper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bumper?
The Irish for bumper is bumpar (pronounced “BUM-pur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bumpair.
How do you pronounce bumpar in Irish?
Bumpar is said like “BUM-pur” (IPA /ˈbˠʊmˠpˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of bumper in Irish?
The plural of bumpar is bumpair; with the article, na bumpair means “the bumpers”. The genitive plural is bumpar, as in suíomh na mbumpar (the position of the bumpers).
Why does bumpar change to bhumpar or mbumpar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bumpar becomes mo bhumpar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbumpar (eclipsis).
Is 'bumpar' a native Irish word?
No, 'bumpar' is a borrowing from English 'bumper', used in the standard dictionaries for the part of a car.
