HeyRuaHow to say “perseverance” in Irish
- Irish:
- buanseasmhacht
- English:
- perseverance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-un-shas-vukht” /ˈbˠuənˌʃasˠwəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- buanseasmhachta, na buanseasmhachta (e.g. sampla buanseasmhachta, an example of perseverance)
What does “buanseasmhacht” mean?
- perseverance
- The quality of keeping on steadily with something despite difficulty.Also: persistence, steadfastness, constancy.
“Buanseasmhacht” with the article
Here is buanseasmhacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Buanseasmhacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buanseasmhacht, the Irish word for perseverance.
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Perseverance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for perseverance?
The Irish for perseverance is buanseasmhacht (pronounced “BOO-un-shas-vukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce buanseasmhacht in Irish?
Buanseasmhacht is said like “BOO-un-shas-vukht” (IPA /ˈbˠuənˌʃasˠwəxt̪ˠ/).
Does buanseasmhacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for buanseasmhacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does buanseasmhacht change to bhuanseasmhacht or mbuanseasmhacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buanseasmhacht becomes mo bhuanseasmhacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuanseasmhacht (eclipsis).
How is buanseasmhacht different from seasmhacht?
Seasmhacht means steadiness or stability in general, while buanseasmhacht, with buan- 'lasting', stresses persevering over a long time.
