HeyRuaHow to say “guarantor” in Irish
- Irish:
- urra
- English:
- guarantor, authority, guarantee, strong person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UR-uh” /ˈʊɾˠə/
- Plural:
- urraí (guarantors)
- Genitive singular:
- urra, an urra (e.g. síniú an urra, the guarantor's signature)
- Genitive plural:
- urraí, na n-urraí (e.g. sínithe na n-urraí, the guarantors' signatures)
What does “urra” mean?
“Urra” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- guarantor
- A person who guarantees or stands surety for someone else, for example for a loan.Also: surety, sponsor, backer.
3 other meanings: authority or guarantee or strong person
- 2authority
- A reliable source or person you can quote as support for a statement.Also: source, reliable source.
- 3guarantee
- A pledge or warranty that something is sound or will be done.Also: warranty, security.
- 4strong person
- A person of strength or substance, someone well able to cope.Also: man of substance, stalwart.
“Urra” with the article
The plural of guarantor in Irish is urraí. Here is urra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Urra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using urra, 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 urra (pronounced “UR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is urraí. Depending on context it can also mean authority or guarantee or strong person.
How do you pronounce urra in Irish?
Urra is said like “UR-uh” (IPA /ˈʊɾˠə/).
What is the plural of guarantor in Irish?
The plural of urra is urraí; with the article, na hurraí means “the guarantors”. The genitive plural is urraí, as in sínithe na n-urraí (the guarantors' signatures).
Does urra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Urra can mean guarantor, authority, guarantee or strong person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does urra sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-urra (the guarantor), a hurra (her guarantor), a n-urra (their guarantor), na hurraí (the guarantors).
What does 'dul in urra ar rud' mean?
It means to vouch for or guarantee something: 'Rachaidh mé in urra air' means 'I'll vouch for it'.
Is 'urra' the same as 'ráthóir'?
Both can mean guarantor; 'ráthóir' is the usual technical term in finance, while 'urra' is more general and also means an authority or source.
