HeyRuaHow to say “foundation course” in Irish
- Irish:
- bonnchúrsa
- English:
- foundation course
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-khoor-suh” /ˈbˠʊnˠˌxuːɾˠsˠə/
- Plural:
- bonnchúrsaí (foundation courses)
- Genitive singular:
- bonnchúrsa, an bhonnchúrsa (e.g. táillí an bhonnchúrsa, the fees of the foundation course)
- Genitive plural:
- bonnchúrsaí, na mbonnchúrsaí (e.g. liosta na mbonnchúrsaí, the list of foundation courses)
What does “bonnchúrsa” mean?
- foundation course
- A basic introductory course of study that prepares a student for more advanced study.Also: basic course, introductory course, preparatory course.
“Bonnchúrsa” with the article
The plural of foundation course in Irish is bonnchúrsaí. Here is bonnchúrsa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bonnchúrsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bonnchúrsa, the Irish word for foundation course.
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Foundation course in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for foundation course?
The Irish for foundation course is bonnchúrsa (pronounced “BUN-khoor-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bonnchúrsaí.
How do you pronounce bonnchúrsa in Irish?
Bonnchúrsa is said like “BUN-khoor-suh” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˠˌxuːɾˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of foundation course in Irish?
The plural of bonnchúrsa is bonnchúrsaí; with the article, na bonnchúrsaí means “the foundation courses”. The genitive plural is bonnchúrsaí, as in liosta na mbonnchúrsaí (the list of foundation courses).
Why does bonnchúrsa change to bhonnchúrsa or mbonnchúrsa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bonnchúrsa becomes mo bhonnchúrsa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbonnchúrsa (eclipsis).
How is 'bonnchúrsa' formed?
It combines 'bonn' (base, foundation) with 'cúrsa' (course), and the 'c' is lenited in the compound: bonnchúrsa.
