HeyRuaHow to say “bun” in Irish
- Irish:
- borróg
- English:
- bun
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUR-ohg” /ˈbˠɔɾˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- borróga (buns)
- Genitive singular:
- borróige, na borróige (e.g. blas na borróige, the taste of the bun)
- Genitive plural:
- borróg, na mborróg (e.g. mála na mborróg, the bag of buns)
What does “borróg” mean?
- bun
- A small round sweet or plain bread roll or cake.Also: cupcake, sweet roll, roll.
“Borróg” with the article
The plural of bun in Irish is borróga. Here is borróg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Borróg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using borróg, the Irish word for bun.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bun in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bun?
The Irish for bun is borróg (pronounced “BUR-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is borróga.
How do you pronounce borróg in Irish?
Borróg is said like “BUR-ohg” (IPA /ˈbˠɔɾˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of bun in Irish?
The plural of borróg is borróga; with the article, na borróga means “the buns”. The genitive plural is borróg, as in mála na mborróg (the bag of buns).
Why does borróg change to bhorróg or mborróg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) borróg becomes mo bhorróg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mborróg (eclipsis).
What is the difference between borróg and cáca?
A borróg is a small individual bun, while cáca is a cake in general, often a larger one that is sliced.
