blas.bosca
box
NounMasculineA2/ˈbˠɔsˠkə/
"bosca" means "box" in Irish (masculine noun). Pronounced /ˈbˠɔsˠkə/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → bhosca, Urú → mbosca.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "bosca" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | bosca |
| Séimhiú | bhosca |
| Urú | mbosca |
"bosca" in context
Tá an bosca trom.
The box is heavy.
A1Níl bosca agam.
I don't have a box.
A2Cuir chugam an bosca adhmaid.
Pass me that wooden box.
A2Seo chugat bosca seacláide mar chomhartha buíochais.
Here's a box of chocolates as a sign of thanks.
B1Oscail an bosca, a Mhama. Níl mé in ann é a oscailt.
Open the box, Mommy. I am not able to open it.
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