HeyRuaHow to say “bursary” in Irish
- Irish:
- bursa
- English:
- bursary, purse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUR-suh” /ˈbˠʊɾˠsˠə/
- Plural:
- bursaí (bursaries)
- Genitive singular:
- bursa, an bhursa (e.g. luach an bhursa, the value of the bursary)
- Genitive plural:
- bursaí, na mbursaí (e.g. liosta na mbursaí, the list of bursaries)
What does “bursa” mean?
“Bursa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bursary
- A grant of money given to a student to help pay for study.Also: grant, scholarship, burse.
1 other meaning: purse
- 2purse
- A small bag or pouch for holding money; also a sum of money given as a prize or gift.Also: pouch, prize money.
Other Irish words for bursary: scoláireacht (scholarship)
“Bursa” with the article
The plural of bursary in Irish is bursaí. Here is bursa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bursa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bursa, the Irish word for bursary.
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Bursary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bursary?
The Irish for bursary is bursa (pronounced “BUR-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bursaí. Depending on context it can also mean purse.
How do you pronounce bursa in Irish?
Bursa is said like “BUR-suh” (IPA /ˈbˠʊɾˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of bursary in Irish?
The plural of bursa is bursaí; with the article, na bursaí means “the bursaries”. The genitive plural is bursaí, as in liosta na mbursaí (the list of bursaries).
Does bursa have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bursa can mean bursary or purse, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bursa change to bhursa or mbursa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bursa becomes mo bhursa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbursa (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bursa' and 'scoláireacht'?
'Bursa' is a bursary or grant often based on need, while 'scoláireacht' is a scholarship usually awarded on merit, though the two overlap in use.
