HeyRuaHow to say “original copy” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunchóip
- English:
- original copy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-khohp” /ˈbʊnˌxoːpʲ/
- Plural:
- bunchóipeanna (original copies)
- Genitive singular:
- bunchóipe, na bunchóipe (e.g. úinéir na bunchóipe, owner of the original copy)
- Genitive plural:
- bunchóipeanna, na mbunchóipeanna (e.g. caomhnú na mbunchóipeanna, preserving the original copies)
What does “bunchóip” mean?
- original copy
- The original version of a document or text from which other copies are made.Also: original, master copy, original document.
“Bunchóip” with the article
The plural of original copy in Irish is bunchóipeanna. Here is bunchóip after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunchóip” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunchóip, the Irish word for original copy.
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Original copy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for original copy?
The Irish for original copy is bunchóip (pronounced “BUN-khohp”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bunchóipeanna.
How do you pronounce bunchóip in Irish?
Bunchóip is said like “BUN-khohp” (IPA /ˈbʊnˌxoːpʲ/).
What is the plural of original copy in Irish?
The plural of bunchóip is bunchóipeanna; with the article, na bunchóipeanna means “the original copies”. The genitive plural is bunchóipeanna, as in caomhnú na mbunchóipeanna (preserving the original copies).
Why does bunchóip change to bhunchóip or mbunchóip?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunchóip becomes mo bhunchóip (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunchóip (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bunchóip' and 'cóip'?
'Cóip' is any copy, while 'bunchóip' (bun, base, plus cóip) is the original from which copies are made; a photocopy is 'fótachóip'.
