HeyRuaHow to say “guarantor” in Irish
- Irish:
- barántóir
- English:
- guarantor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAW-rawn-tore” /ˈbˠaɾˠaːnˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- barántóirí (guarantors)
- Genitive singular:
- barántóra, an bharántóra (e.g. síniú an bharántóra, the guarantor's signature)
- Genitive plural:
- barántóirí, na mbarántóirí (e.g. ainmneacha na mbarántóirí, the guarantors' names)
What does “barántóir” mean?
- guarantor
- A person who gives a guarantee or warranty, for example promising to pay a debt if someone else does not.Also: warrantor, surety.
“Barántóir” with the article
The plural of guarantor in Irish is barántóirí. Here is barántóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Barántóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using barántóir, 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 barántóir (pronounced “BAW-rawn-tore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is barántóirí.
How do you pronounce barántóir in Irish?
Barántóir is said like “BAW-rawn-tore” (IPA /ˈbˠaɾˠaːnˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of guarantor in Irish?
The plural of barántóir is barántóirí; with the article, na barántóirí means “the guarantors”. The genitive plural is barántóirí, as in ainmneacha na mbarántóirí (the guarantors' names).
Why does barántóir change to bharántóir or mbarántóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) barántóir becomes mo bharántóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbarántóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'barántóir' and 'ráthóir'?
Both can mean guarantor; 'barántóir' is linked to 'barántas' (warrant, guarantee), while 'ráthóir' is linked to 'ráthaíocht' (surety) and is common in financial contexts.
