HeyRuaHow to say “winning” in Irish
- Irish:
- buachan
- English:
- winning
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- buaigh, to win (ag buachan, winning)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-ukh-un” /ˈbuəxən/
- Genitive singular:
- buachana, na buachana (e.g. seans na buachana, the chance of winning)
What does “buachan” mean?
- winning
- The act of winning or gaining something; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'buaigh' (win).Also: victory, gaining, triumph.
Other Irish words for winning: gnóthú (winning), buaiteach (winning)
“Buachan” as a verbal noun
After ag, buachan means winning: it is the verbal noun of the verb buaigh (to win). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Buachan” with the article
Here is buachan after the article (an t-alt).
“Buachan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buachan, the Irish word for winning.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Winning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for winning?
The Irish for winning is buachan (pronounced “BOO-ukh-un”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce buachan in Irish?
Buachan is said like “BOO-ukh-un” (IPA /ˈbuəxən/).
Does buachan have a plural?
No plural form is given for buachan in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does buachan change to bhuachan or mbuachan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buachan becomes mo bhuachan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuachan (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'buachan' and 'bua'?
'Buachan' is the act of winning, the verbal noun of 'buaigh', while 'bua' is the victory or win itself, as in 'bua mór a bhí ann'.
