HeyRuaHow to say “original story” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunscéal
- English:
- original story, gist of a story
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-shkayl” /ˈbʊnˌʃcʲeːl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- bunscéalta (original stories)
- Genitive singular:
- bunscéil, an bhunscéil (e.g. údar an bhunscéil, author of the original story)
- Genitive plural:
- bunscéalta, na mbunscéalta (e.g. bailiúchán na mbunscéalta, the collection of original stories)
What does “bunscéal” mean?
“Bunscéal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- original story
- The original or source version of a story, on which later versions or adaptations are based.Also: source story, original version, original.
1 other meaning: gist of a story
- 2gist of a story
- The basic outline or main facts of a story or account.Also: gist, basic story, main facts, outline.
“Bunscéal” with the article
The plural of original story in Irish is bunscéalta. Here is bunscéal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunscéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunscéal, the Irish word for original story.
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Original story in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for original story?
The Irish for original story is bunscéal (pronounced “BUN-shkayl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunscéalta. Depending on context it can also mean gist of a story.
How do you pronounce bunscéal in Irish?
Bunscéal is said like “BUN-shkayl” (IPA /ˈbʊnˌʃcʲeːl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of original story in Irish?
The plural of bunscéal is bunscéalta; with the article, na bunscéalta means “the original stories”. The genitive plural is bunscéalta, as in bailiúchán na mbunscéalta (the collection of original stories).
Does bunscéal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bunscéal can mean original story or gist of a story, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bunscéal change to bhunscéal or mbunscéal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunscéal becomes mo bhunscéal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunscéal (eclipsis).
How is 'bunscéal' different from 'úrscéal'?
'Bunscéal' is the original story on which something is based, while 'úrscéal' means a novel.
