HeyRuaHow to say “manuscript” in Irish
- Irish:
- lámhscríbhinn
- English:
- manuscript, handwriting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWV-shkreev-in” /ˈlɑːvˌʃcɾʲiːvʲənʲ/
- Plural:
- lámhscríbhinní (manuscripts)
- Genitive singular:
- lámhscríbhinne, na lámhscríbhinne (e.g. leathanach na lámhscríbhinne, the manuscript page)
- Genitive plural:
- lámhscríbhinní, na lámhscríbhinní (e.g. bailiúchán na lámhscríbhinní, the manuscript collection)
What does “lámhscríbhinn” mean?
“Lámhscríbhinn” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- manuscript
- A book or document written by hand, especially an old one.Also: handwritten document, codex.
1 other meaning: handwriting
- 2handwriting
- A person's style of writing by hand.Also: penmanship, script.
“Lámhscríbhinn” with the article
The plural of manuscript in Irish is lámhscríbhinní. Here is lámhscríbhinn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lámhscríbhinn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lámhscríbhinn, the Irish word for manuscript.
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Manuscript in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for manuscript?
The Irish for manuscript is lámhscríbhinn (pronounced “LAWV-shkreev-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lámhscríbhinní. Depending on context it can also mean handwriting.
How do you pronounce lámhscríbhinn in Irish?
Lámhscríbhinn is said like “LAWV-shkreev-in” (IPA /ˈlɑːvˌʃcɾʲiːvʲənʲ/).
What is the plural of manuscript in Irish?
The plural of lámhscríbhinn is lámhscríbhinní; with the article, na lámhscríbhinní means “the manuscripts”. The genitive plural is lámhscríbhinní, as in bailiúchán na lámhscríbhinní (the manuscript collection).
Does lámhscríbhinn have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lámhscríbhinn can mean manuscript or handwriting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between lámhscríbhinn and peannaireacht?
Lámhscríbhinn usually means a handwritten document or manuscript, while peannaireacht is the usual word for penmanship or the quality of someone's handwriting.
