HeyRuaHow to say “primary root” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunrúta
- English:
- primary root
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-roo-tuh” /ˈbˠʊnˌɾˠuːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- bunrútaí (primary roots)
- Genitive singular:
- bunrúta, an bhunrúta (e.g. fad an bhunrúta, length of the primary root)
- Genitive plural:
- bunrútaí, na mbunrútaí (e.g. fás na mbunrútaí, the growth of the primary roots)
What does “bunrúta” mean?
- primary root
- The main or first root of a plant, from which smaller roots grow; a taproot.Also: taproot, main root, radicle.
“Bunrúta” with the article
The plural of primary root in Irish is bunrútaí. Here is bunrúta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunrúta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunrúta, the Irish word for primary root.
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Primary root in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for primary root?
The Irish for primary root is bunrúta (pronounced “BUN-roo-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunrútaí.
How do you pronounce bunrúta in Irish?
Bunrúta is said like “BUN-roo-tuh” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌɾˠuːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of primary root in Irish?
The plural of bunrúta is bunrútaí; with the article, na bunrútaí means “the primary roots”. The genitive plural is bunrútaí, as in fás na mbunrútaí (the growth of the primary roots).
Why does bunrúta change to bhunrúta or mbunrúta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunrúta becomes mo bhunrúta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunrúta (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bunrúta' and 'fréamh'?
'Fréamh' is the general word for a root, while 'bunrúta' is a technical botanical term for the main or primary root of a plant.
