Constitution in Irish (Bunreacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for constitution?

The Irish for constitution is bunreacht (pronounced “BUN-rakht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunreachtanna.

Q: What is the plural of constitution in Irish?

The plural of bunreacht is bunreachtanna; with the article, na bunreachtanna means “the constitutions”. The genitive plural is bunreachtanna, as in comparáid na mbunreachtanna (the comparison of the constitutions).

How to say “constitution” in Irish

Irish:: bunreacht
English:: constitution
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BUN-rakht” /ˈbˠʊnˠɾˠaxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: bunreachtanna (constitutions)
Genitive singular:: bunreachta, an bhunreachta (e.g. Airteagal an Bhunreachta, an article of the Constitution)
Genitive plural:: bunreachtanna, na mbunreachtanna (e.g. comparáid na mbunreachtanna, the comparison of the constitutions)

What does “bunreacht” mean?

constitution: The basic written law of a state or organisation, setting out its principles and how it is governed.Also: basic law, constitutional document.

“Bunreacht” with the article

The plural of constitution in Irish is bunreachtanna. Here is bunreacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an bunreacht

the constitution

No change after an

na bunreachtanna

the constitutions

Plural: no change after na

“Bunreacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bunreacht, the Irish word for constitution.

Chinn an chúirt gur sháraigh an t-acht an bunreacht.

The court decided that the act breached the constitution.

Glacadh le Bunreacht na hÉireann sa bhliain 1937.

The Constitution of Ireland was adopted in 1937.

Beidh reifreann ann chun an bunreacht a leasú.

There will be a referendum to amend the constitution.

Tá an ceart sin cosanta sa bhunreacht.

That right is protected in the constitution.

Léigh mé téacs iomlán an bhunreachta aréir.

I read the full text of the constitution last night.

Tá bunreachtanna scríofa ag formhór na dtíortha.

Most countries have written constitutions.

Tá bunreacht nua ag an gclub anois.

The club has a new constitution now.

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Constitution in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for constitution?

The Irish for constitution is bunreacht (pronounced “BUN-rakht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunreachtanna.

How do you pronounce bunreacht in Irish?

Bunreacht is said like “BUN-rakht” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˠɾˠaxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of constitution in Irish?

The plural of bunreacht is bunreachtanna; with the article, na bunreachtanna means “the constitutions”. The genitive plural is bunreachtanna, as in comparáid na mbunreachtanna (the comparison of the constitutions).

Why does bunreacht change to bhunreacht or mbunreacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunreacht becomes mo bhunreacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunreacht (eclipsis).

What is the adjective from 'bunreacht'?

The adjective is 'bunreachtúil' (constitutional), and 'míbhunreachtúil' means unconstitutional.

Does 'bunreacht' mean a person's physical constitution?

No, 'bunreacht' is only the legal document; for a person's physical makeup use 'colainn' or 'déanamh', e.g. 'tá déanamh láidir air'.

Constitution in Irish (Bunreacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage