HeyRuaHow to say “middle age” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunaois
- English:
- middle age
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-eesh” /ˈbʊnˌiːʃ/
- Genitive singular:
- bunaoise, na bunaoise (e.g. fadhbanna na bunaoise, the problems of middle age)
What does “bunaois” mean?
- middle age
- The period of life between youth and old age, roughly from forty to sixty.Also: middle years, midlife.
Other Irish words for middle age: meánaois (middle age), breacaois (middle age)
“Bunaois” with the article
Here is bunaois after the article (an t-alt).
“Bunaois” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunaois, the Irish word for middle age.
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Middle age in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for middle age?
The Irish for middle age is bunaois (pronounced “BUN-eesh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bunaois in Irish?
Bunaois is said like “BUN-eesh” (IPA /ˈbʊnˌiːʃ/).
Does bunaois have a plural?
No plural form is given for bunaois in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bunaois change to bhunaois or mbunaois?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunaois becomes mo bhunaois (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunaois (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is middle-aged?
Use the adjective bunaosta, as in fear bunaosta 'a middle-aged man', or say tá sé i mbunaois.
Is bunaois the same as meánaois?
Both can mean middle age, but bunaois is the more traditional and common word; meánaois is often used for the Middle Ages.
