HeyRuaHow to say “standing rule” in Irish
- Irish:
- buanriail
- English:
- standing rule
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-un-ree-al” /ˈbˠuənˌɾʲiəlʲ/
- Plural:
- buanrialacha (standing rules)
- Genitive singular:
- buanrialach, na buanrialach (e.g. téacs na buanrialach, the text of the standing rule)
- Genitive plural:
- buanrialacha, na mbuanrialacha (e.g. leasú na mbuanrialacha, amendment of the standing orders)
What does “buanriail” mean?
- standing rule
- A permanent rule or standing order that governs how a body such as a parliament, council or organisation conducts its business.Also: standing order, permanent rule, bylaw.
“Buanriail” with the article
The plural of standing rule in Irish is buanrialacha. Here is buanriail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buanriail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buanriail, the Irish word for standing rule.
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Standing rule in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for standing rule?
The Irish for standing rule is buanriail (pronounced “BOO-un-ree-al”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is buanrialacha.
How do you pronounce buanriail in Irish?
Buanriail is said like “BOO-un-ree-al” (IPA /ˈbˠuənˌɾʲiəlʲ/).
What is the plural of standing rule in Irish?
The plural of buanriail is buanrialacha; with the article, na buanrialacha means “the standing rules”. The genitive plural is buanrialacha, as in leasú na mbuanrialacha (amendment of the standing orders).
Why does buanriail change to bhuanriail or mbuanriail?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buanriail becomes mo bhuanriail (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuanriail (eclipsis).
How is 'buanriail' different from 'riail'?
'Riail' is any rule, while 'buanriail' (buan, permanent, plus riail) is a standing rule or standing order of a formal body, often used in the plural: 'buanrialacha'.
