HeyRuaHow to say “primary product” in Irish
- Irish:
- buntáirge
- English:
- primary product
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-taw-ir-gyuh” /ˈbˠʊnˌt̪ˠaːɾʲɟə/
- Plural:
- buntáirgí (primary products)
- Genitive singular:
- buntáirge, an bhuntáirge (e.g. praghas an bhuntáirge, the price of the primary product)
- Genitive plural:
- buntáirgí, na mbuntáirgí (e.g. onnmhairiú na mbuntáirgí, the export of the primary products)
What does “buntáirge” mean?
- primary product
- A basic product or raw commodity, such as a crop, mineral or fish, produced directly from natural resources before processing.Also: basic product, raw product, commodity, staple product.
“Buntáirge” with the article
The plural of primary product in Irish is buntáirgí. Here is buntáirge after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buntáirge” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buntáirge, the Irish word for primary product.
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Primary product in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for primary product?
The Irish for primary product is buntáirge (pronounced “BUN-taw-ir-gyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buntáirgí.
How do you pronounce buntáirge in Irish?
Buntáirge is said like “BUN-taw-ir-gyuh” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌt̪ˠaːɾʲɟə/).
What is the plural of primary product in Irish?
The plural of buntáirge is buntáirgí; with the article, na buntáirgí means “the primary products”. The genitive plural is buntáirgí, as in onnmhairiú na mbuntáirgí (the export of the primary products).
Why does buntáirge change to bhuntáirge or mbuntáirge?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buntáirge becomes mo bhuntáirge (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuntáirge (eclipsis).
How is 'buntáirge' different from 'táirge'?
'Táirge' is any product, while 'buntáirge' (with the prefix 'bun-', basic) is a primary or raw product, such as crops or minerals, before processing.
