HeyRuaHow to say “original text” in Irish
- Irish:
- buntéacs
- English:
- original text
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-tyayks” /ˈbˠʊnˌtʲeːkˠsˠ/
- Plural:
- buntéacsanna (original texts)
- Genitive singular:
- buntéacs, an bhuntéacs (e.g. teideal an bhuntéacs, title of the original text)
- Genitive plural:
- buntéacsanna, na mbuntéacsanna (e.g. cóipeanna na mbuntéacsanna, the copies of the original texts)
What does “buntéacs” mean?
- original text
- The original text of a document or work, as opposed to a translation, copy or adaptation.Also: original, source text, master text.
“Buntéacs” with the article
The plural of original text in Irish is buntéacsanna. Here is buntéacs after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buntéacs” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buntéacs, the Irish word for original text.
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Original text in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for original text?
The Irish for original text is buntéacs (pronounced “BUN-tyayks”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buntéacsanna.
How do you pronounce buntéacs in Irish?
Buntéacs is said like “BUN-tyayks” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌtʲeːkˠsˠ/).
What is the plural of original text in Irish?
The plural of buntéacs is buntéacsanna; with the article, na buntéacsanna means “the original texts”. The genitive plural is buntéacsanna, as in cóipeanna na mbuntéacsanna (the copies of the original texts).
Why does buntéacs change to bhuntéacs or mbuntéacs?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buntéacs becomes mo bhuntéacs (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuntéacs (eclipsis).
How does 'buntéacs' differ from 'téacs'?
'Téacs' is any text, while 'buntéacs' (bun- meaning base or original) is specifically the original from which translations or versions are made.
