HeyRuaHow to say “majority” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunáite
- English:
- majority
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-aw-tchuh” /ˈbˠʊnˠaːtʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- bunáite, na bunáite (e.g. ar feadh na bunáite, for the majority)
What does “bunáite” mean?
- majority
- The greater part or most of something or of a group; usually followed by the genitive, as in 'bunáite na ndaoine'.Also: most, greater part, bulk, most of.
Other Irish words for majority: formhór (majority), tromlach (majority), móramh (majority), tromchuid (majority)
“Bunáite” with the article
Here is bunáite after the article (an t-alt).
“Bunáite” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunáite, the Irish word for majority.
Other nouns in Irish
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Majority in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for majority?
The Irish for majority is bunáite (pronounced “BUN-aw-tchuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bunáite in Irish?
Bunáite is said like “BUN-aw-tchuh” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˠaːtʲə/).
Does bunáite have a plural?
No plural form is given for bunáite in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bunáite change to bhunáite or mbunáite?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunáite becomes mo bhunáite (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunáite (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bunáite' and 'formhór'?
Both mean 'most' or 'the greater part' and are largely interchangeable: 'bunáite na ndaoine' and 'formhór na ndaoine' both mean 'most people'. 'Tromlach' is used more for a voting majority.
How do I say 'most of' something in Irish?
Use 'bunáite' followed by the genitive: 'bunáite an ama' (most of the time), 'bunáite na leabhar' (most of the books).
