HeyRuaHow to say “primary class” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunrang
- English:
- primary class
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-rang” /ˈbˠʊnˠɾˠaŋ/
- Plural:
- bunranganna (primary classes)
- Genitive singular:
- bunranga, an bhunranga (e.g. múinteoir an bhunranga, the primary class teacher)
- Genitive plural:
- bunranganna, na mbunranganna (e.g. daltaí na mbunranganna, pupils of the primary classes)
What does “bunrang” mean?
- primary class
- A class in a primary school, or one of the junior classes in a school.Also: junior class, elementary class, primary school class.
“Bunrang” with the article
The plural of primary class in Irish is bunranganna. Here is bunrang after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunrang” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunrang, the Irish word for primary class.
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Primary class in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for primary class?
The Irish for primary class is bunrang (pronounced “BUN-rang”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunranganna.
How do you pronounce bunrang in Irish?
Bunrang is said like “BUN-rang” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˠɾˠaŋ/).
What is the plural of primary class in Irish?
The plural of bunrang is bunranganna; with the article, na bunranganna means “the primary classes”. The genitive plural is bunranganna, as in daltaí na mbunranganna (pupils of the primary classes).
Why does bunrang change to bhunrang or mbunrang?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunrang becomes mo bhunrang (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunrang (eclipsis).
How is 'bunrang' different from 'rang'?
'Rang' is any class, while 'bunrang' adds 'bun-' (basic, primary) and refers to a primary or junior class, as in 'bunscoil' (primary school).
