HeyRuaHow to say “basis point” in Irish
- Irish:
- bonnphointe
- English:
- basis point
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-fwin-tyuh” /ˈbˠʊnˠˌfˠɪnʲtʲə/
- Plural:
- bonnphointí (basis points)
- Genitive singular:
- bonnphointe, an bhonnphointe (e.g. luach bonnphointe, the value of a basis point)
- Genitive plural:
- bonnphointí, na mbonnphointí (e.g. ardú cúig bhonnphointe is fiche, an increase of twenty-five basis points)
What does “bonnphointe” mean?
- basis point
- In finance, one hundredth of one per cent, used to describe changes in interest rates or yields.Also: bp, hundredth of a percent.
“Bonnphointe” with the article
The plural of basis point in Irish is bonnphointí. Here is bonnphointe after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bonnphointe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bonnphointe, the Irish word for basis point.
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Basis point in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basis point?
The Irish for basis point is bonnphointe (pronounced “BUN-fwin-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bonnphointí.
How do you pronounce bonnphointe in Irish?
Bonnphointe is said like “BUN-fwin-tyuh” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˠˌfˠɪnʲtʲə/).
What is the plural of basis point in Irish?
The plural of bonnphointe is bonnphointí; with the article, na bonnphointí means “the basis points”. The genitive plural is bonnphointí, as in ardú cúig bhonnphointe is fiche (an increase of twenty-five basis points).
Why does bonnphointe change to bhonnphointe or mbonnphointe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bonnphointe becomes mo bhonnphointe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbonnphointe (eclipsis).
How is 'bonnphointe' different from 'pointe céatadáin'?
A 'pointe céatadáin' is one full percentage point, while a 'bonnphointe' is one hundredth of that, so 100 bonnphointí make one pointe céatadáin.
