HeyRuaHow to say “primary degree” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunchéim
- English:
- primary degree, positive degree
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-khay-im” /ˈbˠʊnˌçeːmʲ/
- Plural:
- bunchéimeanna (primary degrees)
- Genitive singular:
- bunchéime, na bunchéime (e.g. mac léinn bunchéime, undergraduate student)
- Genitive plural:
- bunchéimeanna, na mbunchéimeanna (e.g. cúrsaí na mbunchéimeanna, the primary degree courses)
What does “bunchéim” mean?
“Bunchéim” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- primary degree
- A first university degree, such as a bachelor's degree, taken before any postgraduate study.Also: undergraduate degree, bachelor's degree, first degree.
1 other meaning: positive degree
- 2positive degree
- In grammar, the basic form of an adjective or adverb, not the comparative or superlative.Also: positive, base form of adjective.
“Bunchéim” with the article
The plural of primary degree in Irish is bunchéimeanna. Here is bunchéim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunchéim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunchéim, the Irish word for primary degree.
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Primary degree in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for primary degree?
The Irish for primary degree is bunchéim (pronounced “BUN-khay-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bunchéimeanna. Depending on context it can also mean positive degree.
How do you pronounce bunchéim in Irish?
Bunchéim is said like “BUN-khay-im” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌçeːmʲ/).
What is the plural of primary degree in Irish?
The plural of bunchéim is bunchéimeanna; with the article, na bunchéimeanna means “the primary degrees”. The genitive plural is bunchéimeanna, as in cúrsaí na mbunchéimeanna (the primary degree courses).
Does bunchéim have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bunchéim can mean primary degree or positive degree, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bunchéim change to bhunchéim or mbunchéim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunchéim becomes mo bhunchéim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunchéim (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bunchéim and iarchéim?
A bunchéim is a first or undergraduate degree, while an iarchéim is a postgraduate degree such as a master's.
