HeyRuaHow to say “cluster bomb” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnuasbhuama
- English:
- cluster bomb
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KNOOS-voo-muh” /ˈkn̪ˠuəsˌwuːmˠə/
- Plural:
- cnuasbhuamaí (cluster bombs)
- Genitive singular:
- cnuasbhuama, an chnuasbhuama (e.g. úsáid an chnuasbhuama, the use of the cluster bomb)
- Genitive plural:
- cnuasbhuamaí, na gcnuasbhuamaí (e.g. úsáid cnuasbhuamaí, the use of cluster bombs)
What does “cnuasbhuama” mean?
- cluster bomb
- A bomb that opens in the air and scatters many smaller bombs over a wide area.Also: cluster munition, bomblet weapon.
“Cnuasbhuama” with the article
The plural of cluster bomb in Irish is cnuasbhuamaí. Here is cnuasbhuama after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cnuasbhuama” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cnuasbhuama, the Irish word for cluster bomb.
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Cluster bomb in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cluster bomb?
The Irish for cluster bomb is cnuasbhuama (pronounced “KNOOS-voo-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cnuasbhuamaí.
How do you pronounce cnuasbhuama in Irish?
Cnuasbhuama is said like “KNOOS-voo-muh” (IPA /ˈkn̪ˠuəsˌwuːmˠə/).
What is the plural of cluster bomb in Irish?
The plural of cnuasbhuama is cnuasbhuamaí; with the article, na cnuasbhuamaí means “the cluster bombs”. The genitive plural is cnuasbhuamaí, as in úsáid cnuasbhuamaí (the use of cluster bombs).
Why does cnuasbhuama change to chnuasbhuama or gcnuasbhuama?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cnuasbhuama becomes mo chnuasbhuama (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcnuasbhuama (eclipsis).
How is 'cnuasbhuama' formed?
It combines 'cnuas' (collection, cluster) with 'buama' (bomb), and the b is lenited in the compound, giving 'cnuasbhuama'.
