HeyRuaHow to say “endorsement” in Irish
- Irish:
- droimscríbhinn
- English:
- endorsement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DRIM-shkreev-in” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɪmʲˌʃcɾʲiːvʲənʲ/
- Plural:
- droimscríbhinní (endorsements)
- Genitive singular:
- droimscríbhinne, na droimscríbhinne (e.g. téacs na droimscríbhinne, the text of the endorsement)
- Genitive plural:
- droimscríbhinní, na ndroimscríbhinní (e.g. téacsanna na ndroimscríbhinní, the texts of the endorsements)
What does “droimscríbhinn” mean?
- endorsement
- Writing on the back of a document, such as a signature on the back of a cheque or a note added to a licence or policy.Also: writing on the back, back signature, endorsing.
“Droimscríbhinn” with the article
The plural of endorsement in Irish is droimscríbhinní. Here is droimscríbhinn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Droimscríbhinn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using droimscríbhinn, the Irish word for endorsement.
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Endorsement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for endorsement?
The Irish for endorsement is droimscríbhinn (pronounced “DRIM-shkreev-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is droimscríbhinní.
How do you pronounce droimscríbhinn in Irish?
Droimscríbhinn is said like “DRIM-shkreev-in” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɪmʲˌʃcɾʲiːvʲənʲ/).
What is the plural of endorsement in Irish?
The plural of droimscríbhinn is droimscríbhinní; with the article, na droimscríbhinní means “the endorsements”. The genitive plural is droimscríbhinní, as in téacsanna na ndroimscríbhinní (the texts of the endorsements).
Why does droimscríbhinn change to dhroimscríbhinn or ndroimscríbhinn?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) droimscríbhinn becomes mo dhroimscríbhinn (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndroimscríbhinn (eclipsis).
Is 'droimscríbhinn' the same as 'formhuiniú'?
No. 'Droimscríbhinn' is a written endorsement on the back of a document, while 'formhuiniú' means endorsing or approving something, such as a policy or candidate.
