HeyRuaHow to say “handwriting” in Irish
- Irish:
- lámhscríbhneoireacht
- English:
- handwriting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWV-shkreev-nyoh-ir-ukht” /ˈl̪ˠɑːvˌʃcɾʲiːvʲn̠ʲoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lámhscríbhneoireachta, na lámhscríbhneoireachta (e.g. stíl na lámhscríbhneoireachta, the style of the handwriting)
What does “lámhscríbhneoireacht” mean?
- handwriting
- The way a person writes by hand, or writing done by hand rather than typed or printed.Also: penmanship, script, writing by hand.
“Lámhscríbhneoireacht” with the article
Here is lámhscríbhneoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an lámhscríbhneoireacht
the handwriting
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“Lámhscríbhneoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lámhscríbhneoireacht, the Irish word for handwriting.
Tá lámhscríbhneoireacht álainn ag mo sheanmháthair.
My grandmother has beautiful handwriting.
Ní féidir liom an lámhscríbhneoireacht seo a léamh.
I can't read this handwriting.
Tá feabhas ag teacht ar do lámhscríbhneoireacht.
Your handwriting is improving.
Chleacht na páistí lámhscríbhneoireacht ar scoil inniu.
The children practised handwriting at school today.
Bhí an litir i lámhscríbhneoireacht an údair féin.
The letter was in the author's own handwriting.
Is cuma liom faoi shlacht na lámhscríbhneoireachta.
I don't care about the neatness of the handwriting.
Aithním a lámhscríbhneoireacht ar an gclúdach.
I recognise her handwriting on the envelope.
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Handwriting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for handwriting?
The Irish for handwriting is lámhscríbhneoireacht (pronounced “LAWV-shkreev-nyoh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce lámhscríbhneoireacht in Irish?
Lámhscríbhneoireacht is said like “LAWV-shkreev-nyoh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːvˌʃcɾʲiːvʲn̠ʲoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does lámhscríbhneoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for lámhscríbhneoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between lámhscríbhneoireacht and lámhscríbhinn?
Lámhscríbhneoireacht is handwriting as a skill or style, while lámhscríbhinn is a manuscript, a document written by hand.
Is there another word for handwriting?
Yes, peannaireacht also means handwriting or penmanship, and is often used for the quality of someone's writing.
