HeyRuaHow to say “guarantee” in Irish
- Irish:
- ráthaíocht
- English:
- guarantee, shoaling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAW-hee-ukht” /ˈɾˠɑːhiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- ráthaíochtaí (guarantees)
- Genitive singular:
- ráthaíochta, na ráthaíochta (e.g. téarmaí na ráthaíochta, the terms of the guarantee)
- Genitive plural:
- ráthaíochtaí, na ráthaíochtaí (e.g. téarmaí na ráthaíochtaí, the terms of the guarantees)
What does “ráthaíocht” mean?
“Ráthaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- guarantee
- A formal promise or assurance that something will be done or that something is of good quality.Also: warranty, assurance, safeguard.
1 other meaning: shoaling
- 2shoaling
- The gathering of fish into shoals, or an abundance of fish in shoals.Also: shoal, abundance of fish.
“Ráthaíocht” with the article
The plural of guarantee in Irish is ráthaíochtaí. Here is ráthaíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ráthaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ráthaíocht, the Irish word for guarantee.
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Guarantee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for guarantee?
The Irish for guarantee is ráthaíocht (pronounced “RAW-hee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ráthaíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean shoaling.
How do you pronounce ráthaíocht in Irish?
Ráthaíocht is said like “RAW-hee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾˠɑːhiːəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of guarantee in Irish?
The plural of ráthaíocht is ráthaíochtaí; with the article, na ráthaíochtaí means “the guarantees”. The genitive plural is ráthaíochtaí, as in téarmaí na ráthaíochtaí (the terms of the guarantees).
Does ráthaíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ráthaíocht can mean guarantee or shoaling, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ráthaíocht' and 'barántas'?
Both can mean a guarantee on a product, but 'barántas' also means a warrant, while 'ráthaíocht' is the usual word for a guarantee or financial surety.
