HeyRuaHow to say “debenture” in Irish
- Irish:
- bintiúr
- English:
- debenture
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bin-TCHOOR” /bʲɪnʲˈtʲuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- bintiúir (debentures)
- Genitive singular:
- bintiúir, an bhintiúir (e.g. luach an bhintiúir, value of the debenture)
- Genitive plural:
- bintiúr, na mbintiúr (e.g. sealbhóirí na mbintiúr, the holders of the debentures)
What does “bintiúr” mean?
- debenture
- A financial document issued by a company acknowledging a loan, usually paying fixed interest over a set period.Also: bond, loan certificate.
“Bintiúr” with the article
The plural of debenture in Irish is bintiúir. Here is bintiúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bintiúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bintiúr, the Irish word for debenture.
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Debenture in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for debenture?
The Irish for debenture is bintiúr (pronounced “bin-TCHOOR”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bintiúir.
How do you pronounce bintiúr in Irish?
Bintiúr is said like “bin-TCHOOR” (IPA /bʲɪnʲˈtʲuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of debenture in Irish?
The plural of bintiúr is bintiúir; with the article, na bintiúir means “the debentures”. The genitive plural is bintiúr, as in sealbhóirí na mbintiúr (the holders of the debentures).
Why does bintiúr change to bhintiúr or mbintiúr?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bintiúr becomes mo bhintiúr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbintiúr (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bintiúr and scair?
A bintiúr is a loan to a company that earns interest, while a scair is a share giving part ownership of the company.
