HeyRuaHow to say “highlight” in Irish
- Irish:
- buaicphointe
- English:
- highlight, climax
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-uhk-fwin-tyuh” /ˈbˠuəcˌfˠiɲtʲə/
- Plural:
- buaicphointí (highlights)
- Genitive singular:
- buaicphointe, an bhuaicphointe (e.g. tráth an bhuaicphointe, the moment of the highlight)
- Genitive plural:
- buaicphointí, na mbuaicphointí (e.g. liosta na mbuaicphointí, a list of highlights)
What does “buaicphointe” mean?
“Buaicphointe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- highlight
- The best or most memorable part of an event, period or programme.Also: high point, best part.
1 other meaning: climax
- 2climax
- The highest or most important point reached in something, such as a story or career.Also: peak, culmination, pinnacle.
“Buaicphointe” with the article
The plural of highlight in Irish is buaicphointí. Here is buaicphointe after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buaicphointe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buaicphointe, the Irish word for highlight.
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Highlight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for highlight?
The Irish for highlight is buaicphointe (pronounced “BOO-uhk-fwin-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buaicphointí. Depending on context it can also mean climax.
How do you pronounce buaicphointe in Irish?
Buaicphointe is said like “BOO-uhk-fwin-tyuh” (IPA /ˈbˠuəcˌfˠiɲtʲə/).
What is the plural of highlight in Irish?
The plural of buaicphointe is buaicphointí; with the article, na buaicphointí means “the highlights”. The genitive plural is buaicphointí, as in liosta na mbuaicphointí (a list of highlights).
Does buaicphointe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Buaicphointe can mean highlight or climax, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does buaicphointe change to bhuaicphointe or mbuaicphointe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buaicphointe becomes mo bhuaicphointe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuaicphointe (eclipsis).
How is 'buaicphointe' different from 'buaic'?
'Buaic' on its own means peak or culmination, while 'buaicphointe' is the usual word for a highlight or high point, e.g. buaicphointí an chluiche, the match highlights.
