HeyRuaHow to say “impoverishment” in Irish
- Irish:
- bochtú
- English:
- impoverishment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOKH-too” /ˈbˠɔxt̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bochtaithe, an bhochtaithe (e.g. cúiseanna an bhochtaithe, the causes of impoverishment)
What does “bochtú” mean?
- impoverishment
- The act or process of making someone or something poor; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'bochtaigh'.Also: impoverishing, pauperization, becoming poor.
“Bochtú” with the article
Here is bochtú after the article (an t-alt).
an bochtú
the impoverishment
No change after an
“Bochtú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bochtú, the Irish word for impoverishment.
Tharla bochtú mór sa cheantar sin.
Great impoverishment happened in that area.
Ba é an cogadh ba chúis leis an mbochtú.
The war was the cause of the impoverishment.
Labhair sí faoi bhochtú na tuaithe.
She spoke about the impoverishment of the countryside.
Ní mór dúinn stop a chur leis an mbochtú seo.
We must put a stop to this impoverishment.
Bhí bochtú an phobail le feiceáil i ngach áit.
The impoverishment of the people was visible everywhere.
Tá baint ag cánacha arda le bochtú teaghlach.
High taxes are linked to the impoverishment of families.
Rinne an tuarascáil staidéar ar phróiseas an bhochtaithe.
The report studied the process of impoverishment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Impoverishment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for impoverishment?
The Irish for impoverishment is bochtú (pronounced “BOKH-too”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bochtú in Irish?
Bochtú is said like “BOKH-too” (IPA /ˈbˠɔxt̪ˠuː/).
Does bochtú have a plural?
No plural form is given for bochtú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bochtú change to bhochtú or mbochtú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bochtú becomes mo bhochtú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbochtú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bochtú' and 'bochtaineacht'?
'Bochtaineacht' is the state of poverty itself, while 'bochtú' is the process of becoming or making poor, impoverishment.
