HeyRuaHow to say “post-primary education” in Irish
- Irish:
- iar-bhunoideachas
- English:
- post-primary education
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-voon-ID-yuh-khus” /ˈiəɾˌwʊnˌɛdʲəxəs/
- Genitive singular:
- iar-bhunoideachais, an iar-bhunoideachais (e.g. córas an iar-bhunoideachais, the post-primary education system)
What does “iar-bhunoideachas” mean?
- post-primary education
- Education given after primary school, at secondary or second level.Also: secondary education, second-level education, post-primary.
“Iar-bhunoideachas” with the article
Here is iar-bhunoideachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Iar-bhunoideachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iar-bhunoideachas, the Irish word for post-primary education.
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Post-primary education in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for post-primary education?
The Irish for post-primary education is iar-bhunoideachas (pronounced “EER-voon-ID-yuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce iar-bhunoideachas in Irish?
Iar-bhunoideachas is said like “EER-voon-ID-yuh-khus” (IPA /ˈiəɾˌwʊnˌɛdʲəxəs/).
Does iar-bhunoideachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for iar-bhunoideachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does iar-bhunoideachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iar-bhunoideachas (the post-primary education), a hiar-bhunoideachas (her post-primary education), a n-iar-bhunoideachas (their post-primary education).
How does 'iar-bhunoideachas' differ from 'meánoideachas'?
Both refer to second-level education; 'iar-bhunoideachas' (post-primary) is the official term covering all schools after primary, while 'meánoideachas' means secondary education specifically.
