HeyRuaHow to say “root cause” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunchúis
- English:
- root cause
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-khoosh” /ˈbˠʊnˌxuːʃ/
- Plural:
- bunchúiseanna (root causes)
- Genitive singular:
- bunchúise, na bunchúise (e.g. fiosrú na bunchúise, investigation of the root cause)
- Genitive plural:
- bunchúiseanna, na mbunchúiseanna (e.g. aithint na mbunchúiseanna, identifying the root causes)
What does “bunchúis” mean?
- root cause
- The basic or underlying cause of something.Also: underlying cause, basic cause, primary cause, origin.
“Bunchúis” with the article
The plural of root cause in Irish is bunchúiseanna. Here is bunchúis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunchúis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunchúis, 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 bunchúis (pronounced “BUN-khoosh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bunchúiseanna.
How do you pronounce bunchúis in Irish?
Bunchúis is said like “BUN-khoosh” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌxuːʃ/).
What is the plural of root cause in Irish?
The plural of bunchúis is bunchúiseanna; with the article, na bunchúiseanna means “the root causes”. The genitive plural is bunchúiseanna, as in aithint na mbunchúiseanna (identifying the root causes).
Why does bunchúis change to bhunchúis or mbunchúis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunchúis becomes mo bhunchúis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunchúis (eclipsis).
How does 'bunchúis' differ from 'cúis'?
'Cúis' is any cause or reason, while 'bunchúis' (bun + cúis) is the fundamental, underlying cause behind it.
