HeyRuaHow to say “primer” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunleabhar
- English:
- primer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-lyow-ur” /ˈbˠʊnˌlʲaurˠ/
- Plural:
- bunleabhair (primers)
- Genitive singular:
- bunleabhair, an bhunleabhair (e.g. clúdach an bhunleabhair, the cover of the primer)
- Genitive plural:
- bunleabhar, na mbunleabhar (e.g. údair na mbunleabhar, the authors of the primers)
What does “bunleabhar” mean?
- primer
- A basic introductory book for learning a subject, especially an elementary schoolbook.Also: elementary book, textbook, basic textbook, first reader.
“Bunleabhar” with the article
The plural of primer in Irish is bunleabhair. Here is bunleabhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunleabhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunleabhar, the Irish word for primer.
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Primer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for primer?
The Irish for primer is bunleabhar (pronounced “BUN-lyow-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunleabhair.
How do you pronounce bunleabhar in Irish?
Bunleabhar is said like “BUN-lyow-ur” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌlʲaurˠ/).
What is the plural of primer in Irish?
The plural of bunleabhar is bunleabhair; with the article, na bunleabhair means “the primers”. The genitive plural is bunleabhar, as in údair na mbunleabhar (the authors of the primers).
Why does bunleabhar change to bhunleabhar or mbunleabhar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunleabhar becomes mo bhunleabhar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunleabhar (eclipsis).
How is 'bunleabhar' different from 'téacsleabhar'?
'Bunleabhar' is an elementary or introductory book, a primer, while 'téacsleabhar' is any textbook, at any level.
