HeyRuaHow to say “security” in Irish
- Irish:
- urrús
- English:
- security, security (financial), strength, confidence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “uh-ROOS” /ʊˈɾˠuːsˠ/
- Plural:
- urrúis (securities)
- Genitive singular:
- urrúis, an urrúis (e.g. luach an urrúis, the value of the security)
- Genitive plural:
- urrús, na n-urrús (e.g. margadh urrús, securities market)
What does “urrús” mean?
“Urrús” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- security
- Something pledged or given to guarantee that a debt or obligation will be met.Also: guarantee, surety, collateral, pledge.
3 other meanings: security (financial) or strength or confidence
- 2security (financial)
- A tradable financial asset such as a share or bond.Also: security, securities, bond, stock.
- 3strength
- Strength, sturdiness or prowess of a person or thing.Also: prowess, sturdiness.
- 4confidence
- Self-assurance or boldness, sometimes to the point of forwardness.Also: assurance, forwardness, boldness.
Other Irish words for security: slándáil (security)
“Urrús” with the article
The plural of security in Irish is urrúis. Here is urrús after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Urrús” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using urrús, the Irish word for security.
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Security in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for security?
The Irish for security is urrús (pronounced “uh-ROOS”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is urrúis. Depending on context it can also mean security (financial) or strength or confidence.
How do you pronounce urrús in Irish?
Urrús is said like “uh-ROOS” (IPA /ʊˈɾˠuːsˠ/).
What is the plural of security in Irish?
The plural of urrús is urrúis; with the article, na hurrúis means “the securities”. The genitive plural is urrús, as in margadh urrús (securities market).
Does urrús have more than one meaning?
Yes. Urrús can mean security, security (financial), strength or confidence, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does urrús sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-urrús (the security), a hurrús (her security), a n-urrús (their security), na hurrúis (the securities).
Is 'urrús' the word for security as in safety or guarding?
No, 'urrús' is security in the sense of a pledge or financial asset; safety and security guarding is 'slándáil'.
What does 'urrúsach' mean?
The adjective 'urrúsach' means strong, sturdy or confident, and can also mean forward or bold.
