HeyRuaHow to say “capital” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunairgead
- English:
- capital
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-ar-ig-ud” /ˈbˠʊnˠaɾʲəɟəd̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- bunairgid, an bhunairgid (e.g. méid an bhunairgid, the amount of capital)
What does “bunairgead” mean?
- capital
- The original sum of money invested or lent, as distinct from interest or profit; capital funds.Also: principal, capital sum, funds, initial capital.
Other Irish words for capital: príomhchathair (capital city), ardchathair (capital city), ceannlitir (capital letter)
“Bunairgead” with the article
Here is bunairgead after the article (an t-alt).
“Bunairgead” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunairgead, the Irish word for capital.
Other nouns in Irish
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Capital in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for capital?
The Irish for capital is bunairgead (pronounced “BUN-ar-ig-ud”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bunairgead in Irish?
Bunairgead is said like “BUN-ar-ig-ud” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˠaɾʲəɟəd̪ˠ/).
Does bunairgead have a plural?
No plural form is given for bunairgead in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bunairgead change to bhunairgead or mbunairgead?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunairgead becomes mo bhunairgead (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunairgead (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bunairgead and caipiteal?
Both can mean capital in finance; bunairgead stresses the original sum or principal (as opposed to ús, interest), while caipiteal is the more technical economic term.
