Overdraft in Irish (Rótharraingt): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for overdraft?

The Irish for overdraft is rótharraingt (pronounced “ROH-har-int”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rótharraingtí. Depending on context it can also mean overdrawing.

Q: What is the plural of overdraft in Irish?

The plural of rótharraingt is rótharraingtí; with the article, na rótharraingtí means “the overdrafts”. The genitive plural is rótharraingtí, as in rátaí rótharraingtí (overdraft rates).

Q: Does rótharraingt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Rótharraingt can mean overdraft or overdrawing, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “overdraft” in Irish

Irish:: rótharraingt
English:: overdraft, overdrawing
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “ROH-har-int” /ˈɾˠoːˌhaɾˠəŋtʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: rótharraingtí (overdrafts)
Genitive singular:: rótharraingte, na rótharraingte (e.g. teorainn na rótharraingte, the overdraft limit)
Genitive plural:: rótharraingtí, na rótharraingtí (e.g. rátaí rótharraingtí, overdraft rates)

What does “rótharraingt” mean?

“Rótharraingt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

overdraft: An amount of money taken out of a bank account beyond what is in it, or the arrangement allowing this.Also: overdrawing, bank overdraft.

1 other meaning: overdrawing

2overdrawing: The act of drawing too much, especially from a bank account; verbal noun of the verb rótharraing.Also: overdrawing an account.

“Rótharraingt” with the article

The plural of overdraft in Irish is rótharraingtí. Here is rótharraingt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an rótharraingt

the overdraft

No change after an

na rótharraingtí

the overdrafts

Plural: no change after na

“Rótharraingt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using rótharraingt, the Irish word for overdraft.

Tá rótharraingt agam sa bhanc faoi láthair.

I have an overdraft at the bank at the moment.

D'iarr sí rótharraingt ar an mbainisteoir.

She asked the manager for an overdraft.

Caithfidh mé an rótharraingt a ghlanadh roimh an Nollaig.

I have to clear the overdraft before Christmas.

Tá ús ard ar an rótharraingt seo.

There is high interest on this overdraft.

Ní raibh mé ag súil le táille rótharraingte.

I wasn't expecting an overdraft fee.

Tá mo rótharraingt ag dul i méid gach mí.

My overdraft is getting bigger every month.

Bíonn rótharraingtí ag go leor mac léinn.

Many students have overdrafts.

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Overdraft in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for overdraft?

The Irish for overdraft is rótharraingt (pronounced “ROH-har-int”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rótharraingtí. Depending on context it can also mean overdrawing.

How do you pronounce rótharraingt in Irish?

Rótharraingt is said like “ROH-har-int” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːˌhaɾˠəŋtʲ/).

What is the plural of overdraft in Irish?

The plural of rótharraingt is rótharraingtí; with the article, na rótharraingtí means “the overdrafts”. The genitive plural is rótharraingtí, as in rátaí rótharraingtí (overdraft rates).

Does rótharraingt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Rótharraingt can mean overdraft or overdrawing, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How do I say my account is overdrawn?

You can say 'Tá mo chuntas rótharraingthe' or 'Tá rótharraingt ar mo chuntas'.

Overdraft in Irish (Rótharraingt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage