Original document in Irish (Bunscríbhinn): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for original document?

The Irish for original document is bunscríbhinn (pronounced “BUN-shkreev-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bunscríbhinní.

Q: What is the plural of original document in Irish?

The plural of bunscríbhinn is bunscríbhinní; with the article, na bunscríbhinní means “the original documents”. The genitive plural is bunscríbhinní, as in cartlann na mbunscríbhinní (the archive of original documents).

How to say “original document” in Irish

Irish:: bunscríbhinn
English:: original document
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “BUN-shkreev-in” /ˈbˠʊnˌʃcɾʲiːvʲɪnʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: bunscríbhinní (original documents)
Genitive singular:: bunscríbhinne, na bunscríbhinne (e.g. cóip na bunscríbhinne, the copy of the original document)
Genitive plural:: bunscríbhinní, na mbunscríbhinní (e.g. cartlann na mbunscríbhinní, the archive of original documents)

What does “bunscríbhinn” mean?

original document: The original version of a document or text, as opposed to a copy or translation.Also: original, original text, original manuscript.

“Bunscríbhinn” with the article

The plural of original document in Irish is bunscríbhinní. Here is bunscríbhinn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an bhunscríbhinn

the original document

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

na bunscríbhinní

the original documents

Plural: no change after na

“Bunscríbhinn” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bunscríbhinn, the Irish word for original document.

Tá an bhunscríbhinn i dtaisce sa leabharlann.

The original document is kept in the library.

Ní cóip í seo, is bunscríbhinn í.

This isn't a copy, it's an original.

Caithfidh tú an bhunscríbhinn a thaispeáint san oifig.

You have to show the original in the office.

Cuireadh cóip na bunscríbhinne chuig an aturnae.

A copy of the original was sent to the solicitor.

Tá na bunscríbhinní go léir sa chartlann náisiúnta.

All the original documents are in the national archive.

Choinnigh mé mo bhunscríbhinn féin sa bhaile.

I kept my own original at home.

Tá botún sa bhunscríbhinn, ní san aistriúchán.

There's a mistake in the original, not in the translation.

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Original document in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for original document?

The Irish for original document is bunscríbhinn (pronounced “BUN-shkreev-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bunscríbhinní.

How do you pronounce bunscríbhinn in Irish?

Bunscríbhinn is said like “BUN-shkreev-in” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌʃcɾʲiːvʲɪnʲ/).

What is the plural of original document in Irish?

The plural of bunscríbhinn is bunscríbhinní; with the article, na bunscríbhinní means “the original documents”. The genitive plural is bunscríbhinní, as in cartlann na mbunscríbhinní (the archive of original documents).

Why does bunscríbhinn change to bhunscríbhinn or mbunscríbhinn?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunscríbhinn becomes mo bhunscríbhinn (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunscríbhinn (eclipsis).

How is 'bunscríbhinn' different from 'lámhscríbhinn'?

'Bunscríbhinn' is an original document as opposed to a copy, while 'lámhscríbhinn' is a manuscript, something written by hand.

Original document in Irish (Bunscríbhinn): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage