HeyRuaHow to say “durability” in Irish
- Irish:
- buanfas
- English:
- durability
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-un-fus” /ˈbˠuənˠfˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- buanfais, an bhuanfais (e.g. tástáil an bhuanfais, the durability test)
What does “buanfas” mean?
- durability
- The quality of lasting a long time or being hard-wearing.Also: lastingness, permanence, endurance, hard-wearing quality.
“Buanfas” with the article
Here is buanfas after the article (an t-alt).
an buanfas
the durability
No change after an
“Buanfas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buanfas, the Irish word for durability.
Tá buanfas iontach san éadach seo.
This cloth is very durable.
Is é buanfas an ábhair is tábhachtaí.
The durability of the material is what matters most.
Rinneadh tástáil buanfais ar na bróga nua.
The new shoes were tested for durability.
Níl mórán buanfais sna bréagáin shaora sin.
Those cheap toys don't last long.
Roghnaigh mé an t-adhmad seo mar gheall ar a bhuanfas.
I chose this wood because of its durability.
Cuireann an ola le buanfas an innill.
The oil adds to the engine's durability.
Bíonn buanfas níos fearr i gcloch ná i mbrící.
Stone is more durable than brick.
Other nouns in Irish
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Durability in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for durability?
The Irish for durability is buanfas (pronounced “BOO-un-fus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce buanfas in Irish?
Buanfas is said like “BOO-un-fus” (IPA /ˈbˠuənˠfˠəsˠ/).
Does buanfas have a plural?
No plural form is given for buanfas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does buanfas change to bhuanfas or mbuanfas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buanfas becomes mo bhuanfas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuanfas (eclipsis).
How is 'buanfas' different from 'buaine'?
Both relate to lasting; 'buanfas' stresses durability or hard-wearing quality of a thing, while 'buaine' is more the general quality of permanence.
