HeyRuaHow to say “appendix” in Irish
- Irish:
- iarscríbhinn
- English:
- appendix, postscript
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-shkreev-in” /ˈiəɾˌʃcɾʲiːvʲənʲ/
- Plural:
- iarscríbhinní (appendices)
- Genitive singular:
- iarscríbhinne, na hiarscríbhinne (e.g. teideal na hiarscríbhinne, the title of the appendix)
- Genitive plural:
- iarscríbhinní, na n-iarscríbhinní (e.g. ábhar na n-iarscríbhinní, the content of the appendices)
What does “iarscríbhinn” mean?
“Iarscríbhinn” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- appendix
- A section of extra material added at the end of a book, report or document.Also: annex, addendum, schedule.
1 other meaning: postscript
- 2postscript
- A note added at the end of a letter after the signature.Also: p.s..
“Iarscríbhinn” with the article
The plural of appendix in Irish is iarscríbhinní. Here is iarscríbhinn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iarscríbhinn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iarscríbhinn, the Irish word for appendix.
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Appendix in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for appendix?
The Irish for appendix is iarscríbhinn (pronounced “EER-shkreev-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is iarscríbhinní. Depending on context it can also mean postscript.
How do you pronounce iarscríbhinn in Irish?
Iarscríbhinn is said like “EER-shkreev-in” (IPA /ˈiəɾˌʃcɾʲiːvʲənʲ/).
What is the plural of appendix in Irish?
The plural of iarscríbhinn is iarscríbhinní; with the article, na hiarscríbhinní means “the appendices”. The genitive plural is iarscríbhinní, as in ábhar na n-iarscríbhinní (the content of the appendices).
Does iarscríbhinn have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iarscríbhinn can mean appendix or postscript, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iarscríbhinn sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iarscríbhinn (the appendix), a hiarscríbhinn (her appendix), a n-iarscríbhinn (their appendix), na hiarscríbhinní (the appendices).
What is the difference between 'iarscríbhinn' and 'aguisín'?
Both can mean appendix or addendum; 'iarscríbhinn' is the usual term in official documents and also means a postscript, while 'aguisín' suggests an addition or supplement.
