Underwriter in Irish (Frithgheallaí): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for underwriter?

The Irish for underwriter is frithgheallaí (pronounced “FRIH-yal-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frithgheallaithe.

Q: What is the plural of underwriter in Irish?

The plural of frithgheallaí is frithgheallaithe; with the article, na frithgheallaithe means “the underwriters”. The genitive plural is frithgheallaithe, as in cumann na bhfrithgheallaithe (the association of the underwriters).

How to say “underwriter” in Irish

Irish:: frithgheallaí
English:: underwriter
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “FRIH-yal-ee” /ˈfʲɾʲɪjal̪ˠiː/

Various forms

Plural:: frithgheallaithe (underwriters)
Genitive singular:: frithgheallaí, an fhrithgheallaí (e.g. síniú an fhrithgheallaí, the underwriter's signature)
Genitive plural:: frithgheallaithe, na bhfrithgheallaithe (e.g. cumann na bhfrithgheallaithe, the association of the underwriters)

What does “frithgheallaí” mean?

underwriter: A person or company that underwrites, guaranteeing to cover a risk such as an insurance policy or a share issue.Also: insurance underwriter, guarantor.

“Frithgheallaí” with the article

The plural of underwriter in Irish is frithgheallaithe. Here is frithgheallaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an frithgheallaí

the underwriter

No change after an

na frithgheallaithe

the underwriters

Plural: no change after na

“Frithgheallaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using frithgheallaí, the Irish word for underwriter.

Is frithgheallaí é ag comhlacht árachais.

He is an underwriter at an insurance company.

Dhiúltaigh an frithgheallaí don iarratas.

The underwriter rejected the application.

Ní mór cead an fhrithgheallaí a fháil.

The underwriter's permission must be obtained.

Bhí na frithgheallaithe buartha faoin riosca.

The underwriters were worried about the risk.

Labhair mo fhrithgheallaí liom inné.

My underwriter spoke to me yesterday.

Tá frithgheallaithe ag obair sa bhanc sin.

There are underwriters working in that bank.

Theastaigh frithgheallaí nua ón gcomhlacht.

The company needed a new underwriter.

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Underwriter in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for underwriter?

The Irish for underwriter is frithgheallaí (pronounced “FRIH-yal-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frithgheallaithe.

How do you pronounce frithgheallaí in Irish?

Frithgheallaí is said like “FRIH-yal-ee” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪjal̪ˠiː/).

What is the plural of underwriter in Irish?

The plural of frithgheallaí is frithgheallaithe; with the article, na frithgheallaithe means “the underwriters”. The genitive plural is frithgheallaithe, as in cumann na bhfrithgheallaithe (the association of the underwriters).

Why does frithgheallaí change to fhrithgheallaí or bhfrithgheallaí?

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

How is 'frithgheallaí' related to 'frithghealladh'?

'Frithghealladh' is the act of underwriting, and 'frithgheallaí' is the person or firm that does it.

Underwriter in Irish (Frithgheallaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage