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Examination number in Irish (Scrúduimhir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for examination number is scrúduimhir, a feminine noun (plural scrúduimhreacha).
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How to say “examination number” in Irish

Irish:
scrúduimhir
English:
examination number
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“SKROO-iv-ir”  /ˈsˠkɾˠuːˌiːvʲəɾʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
scrúduimhreacha (examination numbers)
Genitive singular:
scrúduimhreach, na scrúduimhreach (e.g. cárta na scrúduimhreach, the examination number card)
Genitive plural:
scrúduimhreacha, na scrúduimhreacha (e.g. liosta na scrúduimhreacha, the list of examination numbers)

What does “scrúduimhir” mean?

examination number
The number given to a candidate in an examination so that their script can be identified without their name.Also: exam number, candidate number.

“Scrúduimhir” with the article

The plural of examination number in Irish is scrúduimhreacha. Here is scrúduimhir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scrúduimhir
the examination number
No change after an
na scrúduimhreacha
the examination numbers
Plural: no change after na

“Scrúduimhir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scrúduimhir, the Irish word for examination number.

Scríobh do scrúduimhir ar bharr an leathanaigh.
Write your exam number at the top of the page.
Tá an scrúduimhir ar an gcárta a fuair tú.
The exam number is on the card you received.
Rinne mé dearmad ar mo scrúduimhir inniu.
I forgot my exam number today.
Cuireadh na scrúduimhreacha amach roimh na scrúduithe.
The exam numbers were sent out before the exams.
Ná scríobh d'ainm, scríobh scrúduimhir amháin.
Don't write your name, write only an exam number.
Bhí botún i scrúduimhir an dalta.
There was a mistake in the student's exam number.
Tá uimhir na scrúduimhreach ar an mbileog.
The digits of the exam number are on the sheet.

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Examination number in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for examination number?

The Irish for examination number is scrúduimhir (pronounced “SKROO-iv-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scrúduimhreacha.

How do you pronounce scrúduimhir in Irish?

Scrúduimhir is said like “SKROO-iv-ir” (IPA /ˈsˠkɾˠuːˌiːvʲəɾʲ/).

What is the plural of examination number in Irish?

The plural of scrúduimhir is scrúduimhreacha; with the article, na scrúduimhreacha means “the examination numbers”. The genitive plural is scrúduimhreacha, as in liosta na scrúduimhreacha (the list of examination numbers).

How is 'scrúduimhir' formed?

It is a compound of 'scrúdú' (examination) and 'uimhir' (number), so it means 'examination number'.

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