HeyRuaHow to say “staple commodity” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunearra
- English:
- staple commodity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-ar-uh” /ˈbʊnˌaɾˠə/
- Plural:
- bunearraí (staple commodities)
- Genitive singular:
- bunearra, an bhunearra (e.g. praghas an bhunearra, the price of the staple commodity)
- Genitive plural:
- bunearraí, na mbunearraí (e.g. margadh bunearraí, commodity market)
What does “bunearra” mean?
- staple commodity
- A basic or essential product, especially a staple good that people buy regularly or a raw commodity that is traded.Also: staple, basic commodity, primary product, raw material.
“Bunearra” with the article
The plural of staple commodity in Irish is bunearraí. Here is bunearra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bunearra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunearra, the Irish word for staple commodity.
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Staple commodity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for staple commodity?
The Irish for staple commodity is bunearra (pronounced “BUN-ar-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bunearraí.
How do you pronounce bunearra in Irish?
Bunearra is said like “BUN-ar-uh” (IPA /ˈbʊnˌaɾˠə/).
What is the plural of staple commodity in Irish?
The plural of bunearra is bunearraí; with the article, na bunearraí means “the staple commodities”. The genitive plural is bunearraí, as in margadh bunearraí (commodity market).
Why does bunearra change to bhunearra or mbunearra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunearra becomes mo bhunearra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunearra (eclipsis).
How is 'bunearra' different from 'earra'?
'Earra' is any article or item of goods, while 'bunearra' adds 'bun-' (basic) and means a staple or basic commodity.
