Originality in Irish (Bunúlacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for originality?

The Irish for originality is bunúlacht (pronounced “BUN-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean authenticity.

Q: Does bunúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bunúlacht can mean originality or authenticity, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “originality” in Irish

Irish:: bunúlacht
English:: originality, authenticity
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BUN-oo-lukht” /ˈbˠʊnuːlˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: bunúlachta, na bunúlachta (e.g. easpa bunúlachta, a lack of originality)

What does “bunúlacht” mean?

“Bunúlacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

originality: The quality of being new, inventive and not copied from anything else.Also: inventiveness, novelty, creativity.

1 other meaning: authenticity

2authenticity: The quality of being genuine or well-founded, having a sound basis.Also: genuineness, soundness, well-foundedness.

“Bunúlacht” with the article

Here is bunúlacht after the article (an t-alt).

an bhunúlacht

the originality

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Bunúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bunúlacht, the Irish word for originality.

Tá bunúlacht iontach ina cuid scríbhneoireachta.

Her writing has great originality.

Mhol an moltóir bunúlacht an dearaidh.

The judge praised the originality of the design.

Bhí easpa bunúlachta sa scannán sin.

That film lacked originality.

Is í an bhunúlacht is tábhachtaí sa chomórtas seo.

Originality matters most in this competition.

Cuireann sé luach mór ar an mbunúlacht.

He places great value on originality.

Níl mórán bunúlachta sna smaointe seo.

There isn't much originality in these ideas.

Thaispeáin na daltaí bunúlacht ina gcuid ealaíne.

The pupils showed originality in their art.

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Originality in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for originality?

The Irish for originality is bunúlacht (pronounced “BUN-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean authenticity.

How do you pronounce bunúlacht in Irish?

Bunúlacht is said like “BUN-oo-lukht” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnuːlˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does bunúlacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for bunúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does bunúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bunúlacht can mean originality or authenticity, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does bunúlacht change to bhunúlacht or mbunúlacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunúlacht becomes mo bhunúlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunúlacht (eclipsis).

How is 'bunúlacht' related to 'bunúil'?

'Bunúlacht' is the abstract noun from the adjective 'bunúil' (original, well-founded), itself from 'bun' (base, origin).

Originality in Irish (Bunúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage