HeyRuaHow to say “victory” in Irish
- Irish:
- bua
- English:
- victory, talent, virtue
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “boo-uh” /bˠuə/
- Plural:
- buanna (victories)
- Genitive singular:
- bua, an bhua (e.g. lá an bhua, the day of the victory)
- Genitive plural:
- buanna, na mbuanna (e.g. líon na mbuanna, the number of victories)
What does “bua” mean?
“Bua” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- victory
- A win or success over an opponent in a contest, game or struggle.Also: win, triumph, success.
2 other meanings: talent or virtue
- 2talent
- A natural gift or special ability that a person has.Also: gift, faculty, forte, ability.
- 3virtue
- A good quality or advantage something has; also used in 'de bhua' meaning 'by virtue of'.Also: merit, advantage, property.
Other Irish words for victory: buachan (winning)
“Bua” with the article
The plural of victory in Irish is buanna. Here is bua after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bua” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bua, the Irish word for victory.
Other nouns in Irish
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Victory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for victory?
The Irish for victory is bua (pronounced “boo-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buanna. Depending on context it can also mean talent or virtue.
How do you pronounce bua in Irish?
Bua is said like “boo-uh” (IPA /bˠuə/).
What is the plural of victory in Irish?
The plural of bua is buanna; with the article, na buanna means “the victories”. The genitive plural is buanna, as in líon na mbuanna (the number of victories).
Does bua have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bua can mean victory, talent or virtue, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bua change to bhua or mbua?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bua becomes mo bhua (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbua (eclipsis).
How do I say 'win' using bua?
Use 'bhí an bua aige' (he won) or the verb 'buaigh', as in 'bhuaigh sé an cluiche'.
What does 'de bhua' mean?
'De bhua' means 'by virtue of', as in 'de bhua an dlí' (by virtue of the law).
