HeyRuaHow to say “warrant” in Irish
- Irish:
- baránta
- English:
- warrant, warranty
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAW-rawn-tuh” /ˈbˠaːɾˠaːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- barántaí (warrants)
- Genitive singular:
- baránta, an bharánta (e.g. téarmaí an bharánta, the terms of the warrant)
- Genitive plural:
- barántaí, na mbarántaí (e.g. líon na mbarántaí, the number of warrants)
What does “baránta” mean?
“Baránta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- warrant
- An official document giving authority to do something, such as to arrest someone or search a place.Also: arrest warrant, search warrant, writ.
1 other meaning: warranty
- 2warranty
- A written guarantee that a product will be repaired or replaced if it fails within a set time.Also: guarantee.
“Baránta” with the article
The plural of warrant in Irish is barántaí. Here is baránta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baránta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baránta, the Irish word for warrant.
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Warrant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for warrant?
The Irish for warrant is baránta (pronounced “BAW-rawn-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is barántaí. Depending on context it can also mean warranty.
How do you pronounce baránta in Irish?
Baránta is said like “BAW-rawn-tuh” (IPA /ˈbˠaːɾˠaːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of warrant in Irish?
The plural of baránta is barántaí; with the article, na barántaí means “the warrants”. The genitive plural is barántaí, as in líon na mbarántaí (the number of warrants).
Does baránta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Baránta can mean warrant or warranty, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does baránta change to bharánta or mbaránta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baránta becomes mo bharánta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaránta (eclipsis).
Is there a difference between baránta and barántas?
Both are used for 'warrant'; barántas is also common in legal Irish, while baránta is often used for a product warranty as well as a warrant.
