Recognizance in Irish (Cúirtbhanna): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for recognizance?

The Irish for recognizance is cúirtbhanna (pronounced “KOORT-vann-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúirtbhannaí.

Q: What is the plural of recognizance in Irish?

The plural of cúirtbhanna is cúirtbhannaí; with the article, na cúirtbhannaí means “the recognizances”. The genitive plural is cúirtbhannaí, as in téarmaí na gcúirtbhannaí (the terms of the recognizances).

How to say “recognizance” in Irish

Irish:: cúirtbhanna
English:: recognizance
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KOORT-vann-uh” /ˈkuːɾˠtʲˌwan̪ˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: cúirtbhannaí (recognizances)
Genitive singular:: cúirtbhanna, an chúirtbhanna (e.g. téarmaí an chúirtbhanna, the terms of the recognizance)
Genitive plural:: cúirtbhannaí, na gcúirtbhannaí (e.g. téarmaí na gcúirtbhannaí, the terms of the recognizances)

What does “cúirtbhanna” mean?

recognizance: A formal bond entered into before a court, by which a person promises to do something, such as appear in court or keep the peace, on pain of forfeiting money.Also: court bond, bail bond, surety bond.

“Cúirtbhanna” with the article

The plural of recognizance in Irish is cúirtbhannaí. Here is cúirtbhanna after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cúirtbhanna

the recognizance

No change after an

na cúirtbhannaí

the recognizances

Plural: no change after na

“Cúirtbhanna” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cúirtbhanna, the Irish word for recognizance.

Scaoileadh saor é ar chúirtbhanna.

He was released on a recognizance.

Chuir an breitheamh cúirtbhanna air an tsíocháin a choimeád.

The judge bound him by recognizance to keep the peace.

Bhris sí coinníollacha an chúirtbhanna.

She broke the conditions of the recognizance.

Bhí an cúirtbhanna ar luach míle euro.

The recognizance was worth a thousand euro.

Síníodh na cúirtbhannaí sa chúirt dúiche.

The recognizances were signed in the district court.

Forghéilleadh a chúirtbhanna nuair nár tháinig sé.

His recognizance was forfeited when he did not appear.

Tá sé luaite i gcúirtbhanna an chosantóra.

It is stated in the defendant's recognizance.

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Recognizance in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for recognizance?

The Irish for recognizance is cúirtbhanna (pronounced “KOORT-vann-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúirtbhannaí.

How do you pronounce cúirtbhanna in Irish?

Cúirtbhanna is said like “KOORT-vann-uh” (IPA /ˈkuːɾˠtʲˌwan̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of recognizance in Irish?

The plural of cúirtbhanna is cúirtbhannaí; with the article, na cúirtbhannaí means “the recognizances”. The genitive plural is cúirtbhannaí, as in téarmaí na gcúirtbhannaí (the terms of the recognizances).

Why does cúirtbhanna change to chúirtbhanna or gcúirtbhanna?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúirtbhanna becomes mo chúirtbhanna (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúirtbhanna (eclipsis).

How is 'cúirtbhanna' different from 'bannaí'?

'Cúirtbhanna' is the formal bond or recognizance itself entered into before a court, while 'bannaí' is the everyday word for bail, as in 'ar bannaí' (on bail).

Recognizance in Irish (Cúirtbhanna): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage