HeyRuaHow to say “parent stock” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunstoc
- English:
- parent stock, rootstock, capital stock
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-stuk” /ˈbˠʊnˌsˠt̪ˠɔk/
- Plural:
- bunstoic (parent stocks)
- Genitive singular:
- bunstoic, an bhunstoic (e.g. cáilíocht an bhunstoic, the quality of the parent stock)
- Genitive plural:
- bunstoc, na mbunstoc (e.g. tréithe na mbunstoc, the traits of the parent stocks)
What does “bunstoc” mean?
“Bunstoc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- parent stock
- The original or parent stock from which plants, animals or people descend.Also: root stock, original stock, breeding stock.
2 other meanings: rootstock or capital stock
- 2rootstock
- In horticulture, the rooted plant onto which a branch or bud of another plant is grafted.Also: stock, grafting stock.
- 3capital stock
- The basic capital or stock of a company or business.Also: capital, basic stock.
“Bunstoc” with the article
The plural of parent stock in Irish is bunstoic. Here is bunstoc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunstoc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunstoc, the Irish word for parent stock.
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Parent stock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parent stock?
The Irish for parent stock is bunstoc (pronounced “BUN-stuk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunstoic. Depending on context it can also mean rootstock or capital stock.
How do you pronounce bunstoc in Irish?
Bunstoc is said like “BUN-stuk” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌsˠt̪ˠɔk/).
What is the plural of parent stock in Irish?
The plural of bunstoc is bunstoic; with the article, na bunstoic means “the parent stocks”. The genitive plural is bunstoc, as in tréithe na mbunstoc (the traits of the parent stocks).
Does bunstoc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bunstoc can mean parent stock, rootstock or capital stock, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bunstoc change to bhunstoc or mbunstoc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunstoc becomes mo bhunstoc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunstoc (eclipsis).
How is 'bunstoc' different from 'stoc'?
'Stoc' is general stock or supply, while 'bunstoc' adds 'bun-' (base) to mean the original or parent stock, or basic capital stock.
