HeyRuaHow to say “guarantor” in Irish
- Irish:
- bannaí
- English:
- guarantor, bond stone
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAN-ee” /ˈbˠan̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- bannaithe (guarantors)
- Genitive singular:
- bannaí, an bhannaí (e.g. síniú an bhannaí, the guarantor's signature)
- Genitive plural:
- bannaithe, na mbannaithe (e.g. liosta na mbannaithe, the list of guarantors)
What does “bannaí” mean?
“Bannaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- guarantor
- A person who stands surety or gives a guarantee for another, especially in a legal or financial matter.Also: surety, bondsman, sponsor.
1 other meaning: bond stone
- 2bond stone
- A stone that runs through a wall to bind its two faces together.Also: binding stone, through stone.
“Bannaí” with the article
The plural of guarantor in Irish is bannaithe. Here is bannaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bannaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bannaí, the Irish word for guarantor.
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Guarantor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for guarantor?
The Irish for guarantor is bannaí (pronounced “BAN-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bannaithe. Depending on context it can also mean bond stone.
How do you pronounce bannaí in Irish?
Bannaí is said like “BAN-ee” (IPA /ˈbˠan̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of guarantor in Irish?
The plural of bannaí is bannaithe; with the article, na bannaithe means “the guarantors”. The genitive plural is bannaithe, as in liosta na mbannaithe (the list of guarantors).
Does bannaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bannaí can mean guarantor or bond stone, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bannaí change to bhannaí or mbannaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bannaí becomes mo bhannaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbannaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bannaí' and 'banna'?
'Banna' is the bond or surety itself, while 'bannaí' is the person who gives it, the guarantor. 'Urra' is a common synonym for guarantor.
What does 'dul i mbannaí ar dhuine' mean?
'Dul i mbannaí ar dhuine' means to go bail or stand surety for someone, and 'Rachainn i mbannaí air' is also used to mean 'I would vouch for him'.
