HeyRuaHow to say “bus” in Irish
- Irish:
- bus
- English:
- bus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bus” /bˠʊsˠ/
- Plural:
- busanna (buses)
- Genitive singular:
- bus, an bhus (e.g. tiománaí an bhus, the driver of the bus)
- Genitive plural:
- busanna, na mbusanna (e.g. seirbhís busanna, bus service)
What does “bus” mean?
- bus
- A large road vehicle that carries many passengers, usually along a fixed route.Also: coach, omnibus, public transport.
“Bus” with the article
The plural of bus in Irish is busanna. Here is bus after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bus” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bus, the Irish word for bus.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Phrases with “bus”
Bus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bus?
The Irish for bus is bus (pronounced “bus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is busanna.
How do you pronounce bus in Irish?
Bus is said like “bus” (IPA /bˠʊsˠ/).
What is the plural of bus in Irish?
The plural of bus is busanna; with the article, na busanna means “the buses”. The genitive plural is busanna, as in seirbhís busanna (bus service).
Why does bus change to bhus or mbus?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bus becomes mo bhus (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbus (eclipsis).
How do I say 'by bus' in Irish?
Say 'ar an mbus' (or 'ar an bhus' in Ulster), for example 'Chuaigh mé ar an mbus', or use 'i mbus'.
Should I say 'stad an bhus' or 'stad bus'?
Both occur: 'stad bus' is the general term for a bus stop, while 'stad an bhus' refers to the stop of a particular bus.
