HeyRuaHow to say “rudiments” in Irish
- Irish:
- buntús
- English:
- rudiments, smattering
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-toos” /ˈbˠʊn̪ˠt̪ˠuːsˠ/
- Plural:
- buntúis (rudiments)
- Genitive singular:
- buntúis, an bhuntúis (e.g. foghlaim an bhuntúis, learning the rudiments)
- Genitive plural:
- buntús, na mbuntús (e.g. foghlaim na mbuntús, learning the rudiments)
What does “buntús” mean?
“Buntús” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rudiments
- The basic elements or first principles of a subject or skill.Also: basics, fundamentals, elements, grounding.
1 other meaning: smattering
- 2smattering
- A basic or elementary knowledge of something, especially a language.Also: basic knowledge, elementary knowledge.
“Buntús” with the article
The plural of rudiments in Irish is buntúis. Here is buntús after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buntús” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buntús, the Irish word for rudiments.
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Rudiments in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rudiments?
The Irish for rudiments is buntús (pronounced “BUN-toos”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buntúis. Depending on context it can also mean smattering.
How do you pronounce buntús in Irish?
Buntús is said like “BUN-toos” (IPA /ˈbˠʊn̪ˠt̪ˠuːsˠ/).
What is the plural of rudiments in Irish?
The plural of buntús is buntúis; with the article, na buntúis means “the rudiments”. The genitive plural is buntús, as in foghlaim na mbuntús (learning the rudiments).
Does buntús have more than one meaning?
Yes. Buntús can mean rudiments or smattering, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does buntús change to bhuntús or mbuntús?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buntús becomes mo bhuntús (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuntús (eclipsis).
What is the difference between buntús and bunús?
Buntús means the rudiments or basic knowledge of a subject (buntús na Gaeilge), while bunús means origin, foundation or basis (bunús an scéil).
How do I say I have a little Irish?
A common way is 'Tá buntús Gaeilge agam', meaning you have a basic knowledge of Irish.
