HeyRuaHow to say “raw material” in Irish
- Irish:
- bundamhna
- English:
- raw material
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-dow-nuh” /ˈbˠʊn̪ˠd̪ˠəunˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- bundamhna, an bhundamhna (e.g. praghas an bhundamhna, the price of the raw material)
What does “bundamhna” mean?
- raw material
- Basic unprocessed material from which goods or products are made.Also: raw materials, basic material, primary material.
“Bundamhna” with the article
Here is bundamhna after the article (an t-alt).
“Bundamhna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bundamhna, the Irish word for raw material.
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Raw material in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for raw material?
The Irish for raw material is bundamhna (pronounced “BUN-dow-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bundamhna in Irish?
Bundamhna is said like “BUN-dow-nuh” (IPA /ˈbˠʊn̪ˠd̪ˠəunˠə/).
Does bundamhna have a plural?
No plural form is given for bundamhna in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bundamhna change to bhundamhna or mbundamhna?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bundamhna becomes mo bhundamhna (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbundamhna (eclipsis).
How is 'bundamhna' different from 'ábhar'?
'Ábhar' is the general word for material or subject, while 'bundamhna' specifically means raw material used in manufacturing.
How do I say 'raw materials' in the plural?
'Bundamhna' is a mass noun used in the singular to cover raw materials generally, e.g. 'easpa bundamhna', a shortage of raw materials.
