HeyRuaHow to say “bureau” in Irish
- Irish:
- biúró
- English:
- bureau, bureau (desk)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BYOO-roh” /ˈbʲuːɾˠoː/
- Plural:
- biúrónna (bureaus)
- Genitive singular:
- biúró, an bhiúró (e.g. oifigeach an bhiúró, the officer of the bureau)
- Genitive plural:
- biúrónna, na mbiúrónna (e.g. oifigí na mbiúrónna, the offices of the bureaus)
What does “biúró” mean?
“Biúró” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bureau
- An office or agency that deals with a particular type of business or information.Also: office, agency, department.
1 other meaning: bureau (desk)
- 2bureau (desk)
- A writing desk with drawers, often with a sloping lid.Also: bureau, writing desk, desk.
Other Irish words for bureau: oifig (office)
“Biúró” with the article
The plural of bureau in Irish is biúrónna. Here is biúró after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Biúró” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using biúró, the Irish word for bureau.
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Bureau in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bureau?
The Irish for bureau is biúró (pronounced “BYOO-roh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is biúrónna. Depending on context it can also mean bureau (desk).
How do you pronounce biúró in Irish?
Biúró is said like “BYOO-roh” (IPA /ˈbʲuːɾˠoː/).
What is the plural of bureau in Irish?
The plural of biúró is biúrónna; with the article, na biúrónna means “the bureaus”. The genitive plural is biúrónna, as in oifigí na mbiúrónna (the offices of the bureaus).
Does biúró have more than one meaning?
Yes. Biúró can mean bureau or bureau (desk), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does biúró change to bhiúró or mbiúró?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) biúró becomes mo bhiúró (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbiúró (eclipsis).
Is 'biúró' the usual word for an ordinary office?
No, an ordinary office is 'oifig'; 'biúró' is used mainly for named agencies such as 'biúró taistil' or for a bureau desk.
