HeyRuaHow to say “infrastructure” in Irish
- Irish:
- bonneagar
- English:
- infrastructure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-yag-ur” /ˈbˠɔn̠ʲaɡəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bonneagair, an bhonneagair (e.g. forbairt an bhonneagair, the development of the infrastructure)
What does “bonneagar” mean?
- infrastructure
- The basic physical systems and services a country or organisation needs, such as roads, water, power and communications.Also: basic facilities, public works.
“Bonneagar” with the article
Here is bonneagar after the article (an t-alt).
an bonneagar
the infrastructure
No change after an
“Bonneagar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bonneagar, the Irish word for infrastructure.
Tá bonneagar an iarthair lag go fóill.
The infrastructure in the west is still weak.
Caithfidh an rialtas infheistíocht a dhéanamh sa bhonneagar.
The government must invest in infrastructure.
Tá easpa bonneagair faoin tuath.
There is a lack of infrastructure in the countryside.
Is cuid den bhonneagar iad bóithre agus droichid.
Roads and bridges are part of the infrastructure.
Cuireadh feabhas mór ar an mbonneagar leathanbhanda.
The broadband infrastructure was greatly improved.
Níl an bonneagar réidh do na cuairteoirí go léir.
The infrastructure isn't ready for all the visitors.
Tá costas an bhonneagair nua ag ardú.
The cost of the new infrastructure is rising.
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Infrastructure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for infrastructure?
The Irish for infrastructure is bonneagar (pronounced “BUN-yag-ur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bonneagar in Irish?
Bonneagar is said like “BUN-yag-ur” (IPA /ˈbˠɔn̠ʲaɡəɾˠ/).
Does bonneagar have a plural?
No plural form is given for bonneagar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bonneagar change to bhonneagar or mbonneagar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bonneagar becomes mo bhonneagar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbonneagar (eclipsis).
How is 'bonneagar' formed?
It combines 'bonn' (base, foundation) with 'eagar' (arrangement, order), so it literally means a basic arrangement, like 'infrastructure'.
