HeyRuaHow to say “standing order” in Irish
- Irish:
- buanordú
- English:
- standing order
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-un-or-doo” /ˈbuənˌoːɾˠd̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- buanorduithe (standing orders)
- Genitive singular:
- buanordaithe, an bhuanordaithe (e.g. méid an bhuanordaithe, the amount of the standing order)
- Genitive plural:
- buanorduithe, na mbuanorduithe (e.g. liosta na mbuanorduithe, the list of standing orders)
What does “buanordú” mean?
“Buanordú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- standing order
- An instruction to a bank to pay a fixed sum from your account at regular intervals.Also: regular payment, bank order.
1 other meaning:
- 2standing order
- A permanent rule of procedure governing the business of a parliament, council or other body.Also: procedural rule, rule of procedure.
“Buanordú” with the article
The plural of standing order in Irish is buanorduithe. Here is buanordú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buanordú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buanordú, the Irish word for standing order.
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Standing order in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for standing order?
The Irish for standing order is buanordú (pronounced “BOO-un-or-doo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buanorduithe.
How do you pronounce buanordú in Irish?
Buanordú is said like “BOO-un-or-doo” (IPA /ˈbuənˌoːɾˠd̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of standing order in Irish?
The plural of buanordú is buanorduithe; with the article, na buanorduithe means “the standing orders”. The genitive plural is buanorduithe, as in liosta na mbuanorduithe (the list of standing orders).
Why does buanordú change to bhuanordú or mbuanordú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buanordú becomes mo bhuanordú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuanordú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between a 'buanordú' and a 'dochar díreach'?
A 'buanordú' is a fixed payment you set up yourself, while a 'dochar díreach' (direct debit) lets the company take the amount from your account.
