HeyRuaHow to say “original work” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunsaothar
- English:
- original work, basic work
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-see-har” /ˈbʊnˌsˠiːhəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- bunsaothair (original works)
- Genitive singular:
- bunsaothair, an bhunsaothair (e.g. údar an bhunsaothair, author of the original work)
- Genitive plural:
- bunsaothar, na mbunsaothar (e.g. aistriúcháin na mbunsaothar, the translations of the original works)
What does “bunsaothar” mean?
“Bunsaothar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- original work
- The original piece of writing, art or music from which translations, adaptations or copies are made.Also: original, source work, original text.
1 other meaning: basic work
- 2basic work
- A fundamental or foundational piece of work on which later work is built.Also: foundational work, groundwork, seminal work.
“Bunsaothar” with the article
The plural of original work in Irish is bunsaothair. Here is bunsaothar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunsaothar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunsaothar, the Irish word for original work.
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Original work in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for original work?
The Irish for original work is bunsaothar (pronounced “BUN-see-har”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunsaothair. Depending on context it can also mean basic work.
How do you pronounce bunsaothar in Irish?
Bunsaothar is said like “BUN-see-har” (IPA /ˈbʊnˌsˠiːhəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of original work in Irish?
The plural of bunsaothar is bunsaothair; with the article, na bunsaothair means “the original works”. The genitive plural is bunsaothar, as in aistriúcháin na mbunsaothar (the translations of the original works).
Does bunsaothar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bunsaothar can mean original work or basic work, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bunsaothar change to bhunsaothar or mbunsaothar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunsaothar becomes mo bhunsaothar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunsaothar (eclipsis).
How does 'bunsaothar' differ from 'saothar'?
'Saothar' is any work or labour, while 'bunsaothar' adds 'bun-' (base, original) to mean the original or foundational work, as opposed to an 'aistriúchán' (translation).
