HeyRuaHow to say “softwood” in Irish
- Irish:
- bogadhmad
- English:
- softwood
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUG-eye-mud” /ˈbˠɔɡˌəimˠədˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bogadhmaid, an bhogadhmaid (e.g. praghas an bhogadhmaid, the price of the softwood)
What does “bogadhmad” mean?
- softwood
- Timber from coniferous trees such as pine, spruce or fir, which is generally softer than hardwood.Also: soft wood, deal, pine timber.
“Bogadhmad” with the article
Here is bogadhmad after the article (an t-alt).
an bogadhmad
the softwood
No change after an
“Bogadhmad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bogadhmad, the Irish word for softwood.
Is bogadhmad é an péine.
Pine is a softwood.
Rinneadh an bord seo as bogadhmad.
This table was made of softwood.
Tá an bogadhmad níos saoire ná an crua-adhmad.
Softwood is cheaper than hardwood.
Fásann crainn bhogadhmaid go tapa in Éirinn.
Softwood trees grow quickly in Ireland.
Ceannaíonn an comhlacht a lán bogadhmaid gach bliain.
The company buys a lot of softwood every year.
Bhí seilfeanna bogadhmaid sa gharáiste.
There were softwood shelves in the garage.
Úsáidtear bogadhmad go minic i bhfrámaí tithe.
Softwood is often used in house frames.
Other nouns in Irish
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Softwood in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for softwood?
The Irish for softwood is bogadhmad (pronounced “BUG-eye-mud”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bogadhmad in Irish?
Bogadhmad is said like “BUG-eye-mud” (IPA /ˈbˠɔɡˌəimˠədˠ/).
Does bogadhmad have a plural?
No plural form is given for bogadhmad in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bogadhmad change to bhogadhmad or mbogadhmad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bogadhmad becomes mo bhogadhmad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbogadhmad (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'bogadhmad'?
The opposite is 'crua-adhmad', hardwood, from trees such as oak (dair) and ash (fuinseog).
