HeyRuaHow to say “bunk” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunc
- English:
- bunk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bunk” /bʊŋk/
- Plural:
- buncanna (bunks)
- Genitive singular:
- bunc, an bhunc (e.g. ráille an bhunc, the bunk rail)
- Genitive plural:
- buncanna, na mbuncanna (e.g. seomra na mbuncanna, the bunk room)
What does “bunc” mean?
- bunk
- A narrow bed, often one of two or more built one above the other, as on a ship or in a hostel.Also: bunk bed, berth, bed on a ship.
Other Irish words for bunk: leaba (bed)
“Bunc” with the article
The plural of bunk in Irish is buncanna. Here is bunc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunc, the Irish word for bunk.
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Bunk in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bunk?
The Irish for bunk is bunc (pronounced “bunk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buncanna.
How do you pronounce bunc in Irish?
Bunc is said like “bunk” (IPA /bʊŋk/).
What is the plural of bunk in Irish?
The plural of bunc is buncanna; with the article, na buncanna means “the bunks”. The genitive plural is buncanna, as in seomra na mbuncanna (the bunk room).
Why does bunc change to bhunc or mbunc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunc becomes mo bhunc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunc (eclipsis).
Is 'bunc' the usual word for a bunk bed?
Yes, 'bunc' is used for a bunk, especially on a ship or in a hostel; for an ordinary bed use 'leaba'.
