HeyRuaHow to say “prize bond” in Irish
- Irish:
- duaisbhanna
- English:
- prize bond
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOOSH-vah-nuh” /ˈd̪ˠuəʃˌwan̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- duaisbhannaí (prize bonds)
- Genitive singular:
- duaisbhanna, an duaisbhanna (e.g. luach an duaisbhanna, value of the prize bond)
- Genitive plural:
- duaisbhannaí, na nduaisbhannaí (e.g. crannchur na nduaisbhannaí, the prize bond draw)
What does “duaisbhanna” mean?
- prize bond
- A government savings bond that pays no interest but is entered into regular draws for cash prizes.Also: premium bond, savings bond.
“Duaisbhanna” with the article
The plural of prize bond in Irish is duaisbhannaí. Here is duaisbhanna after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Duaisbhanna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using duaisbhanna, the Irish word for prize bond.
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Prize bond in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prize bond?
The Irish for prize bond is duaisbhanna (pronounced “DOOSH-vah-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is duaisbhannaí.
How do you pronounce duaisbhanna in Irish?
Duaisbhanna is said like “DOOSH-vah-nuh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuəʃˌwan̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of prize bond in Irish?
The plural of duaisbhanna is duaisbhannaí; with the article, na duaisbhannaí means “the prize bonds”. The genitive plural is duaisbhannaí, as in crannchur na nduaisbhannaí (the prize bond draw).
Why does duaisbhanna change to dhuaisbhanna or nduaisbhanna?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) duaisbhanna becomes mo dhuaisbhanna (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nduaisbhanna (eclipsis).
How is 'duaisbhanna' formed?
It is a compound of 'duais' (prize) and 'banna' (bond), with lenition of the b after the first element.
