HeyRuaHow to say “root cause” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunsiocair
- English:
- root cause
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-shuk-ir” /ˈbʊnˌʃɪkəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- bunsiocracha (root causes)
- Genitive singular:
- bunsiocrach, na bunsiocrach (e.g. fiosrú na bunsiocrach, investigation of the root cause)
- Genitive plural:
- bunsiocracha, na mbunsiocracha (e.g. anailís na mbunsiocracha, the analysis of the root causes)
What does “bunsiocair” mean?
- root cause
- The basic or underlying cause from which something originates.Also: primary cause, underlying cause, basic cause, original cause.
“Bunsiocair” with the article
The plural of root cause in Irish is bunsiocracha. Here is bunsiocair after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunsiocair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunsiocair, the Irish word for root cause.
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Root cause in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for root cause?
The Irish for root cause is bunsiocair (pronounced “BUN-shuk-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bunsiocracha.
How do you pronounce bunsiocair in Irish?
Bunsiocair is said like “BUN-shuk-ir” (IPA /ˈbʊnˌʃɪkəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of root cause in Irish?
The plural of bunsiocair is bunsiocracha; with the article, na bunsiocracha means “the root causes”. The genitive plural is bunsiocracha, as in anailís na mbunsiocracha (the analysis of the root causes).
Why does bunsiocair change to bhunsiocair or mbunsiocair?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunsiocair becomes mo bhunsiocair (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunsiocair (eclipsis).
How does 'bunsiocair' differ from 'cúis'?
'Cúis' is the general word for a cause or reason, while 'bunsiocair' stresses the fundamental, underlying cause, like English 'root cause'.
