HeyRuaHow to say “base rate” in Irish
- Irish:
- bonnráta
- English:
- base rate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOWN-raw-tuh” /ˈbˠəunˠˌɾˠaːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- bonnrátaí (base rates)
- Genitive singular:
- bonnráta, an bhonnráta (e.g. ardú an bhonnráta, the rise in the base rate)
- Genitive plural:
- bonnrátaí, na mbonnrátaí (e.g. athrú na mbonnrátaí, the change in the base rates)
What does “bonnráta” mean?
- base rate
- A basic or standard rate, especially the central interest rate set by a bank from which other rates are calculated.Also: basic rate, standard rate, bank rate.
“Bonnráta” with the article
The plural of base rate in Irish is bonnrátaí. Here is bonnráta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bonnráta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bonnráta, the Irish word for base rate.
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Base rate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for base rate?
The Irish for base rate is bonnráta (pronounced “BOWN-raw-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bonnrátaí.
How do you pronounce bonnráta in Irish?
Bonnráta is said like “BOWN-raw-tuh” (IPA /ˈbˠəunˠˌɾˠaːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of base rate in Irish?
The plural of bonnráta is bonnrátaí; with the article, na bonnrátaí means “the base rates”. The genitive plural is bonnrátaí, as in athrú na mbonnrátaí (the change in the base rates).
Why does bonnráta change to bhonnráta or mbonnráta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bonnráta becomes mo bhonnráta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbonnráta (eclipsis).
How does 'bonnráta' differ from 'ráta úis'?
'Bonnráta' is the base rate set centrally, while 'ráta úis' is the actual interest rate charged, often calculated from the base rate.
