HeyRuaHow to say “orthography” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceartlitriú
- English:
- orthography
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYART-lit-roo” /ˈcaɾˠt̪ˠˌl̠ʲɪtʲɾʲuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ceartlitrithe, an cheartlitrithe (e.g. rialacha an cheartlitrithe, the rules of orthography)
What does “ceartlitriú” mean?
- orthography
- The correct or standard way of spelling the words of a language.Also: correct spelling, spelling, standard spelling.
“Ceartlitriú” with the article
Here is ceartlitriú after the article (an t-alt).
an ceartlitriú
the orthography
No change after an
“Ceartlitriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceartlitriú, the Irish word for orthography.
Tá ceartlitriú na Gaeilge simplí go leor anois.
Irish spelling is fairly simple now.
Athraíodh an ceartlitriú sna caogaidí.
The spelling was changed in the fifties.
Rinne sé go leor botún ceartlitrithe.
He made a lot of spelling mistakes.
Is maith liom an leabhar ar cheartlitriú.
I like the book on orthography.
Bíonn deacrachtaí ag foghlaimeoirí leis an gceartlitriú.
Learners have difficulties with the spelling.
Tá suim mhór aici sa cheartlitriú.
She is very interested in orthography.
Seiceáil an ceartlitriú sula seolann tú é.
Check the spelling before you send it.
Other nouns in Irish
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Orthography in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for orthography?
The Irish for orthography is ceartlitriú (pronounced “KYART-lit-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ceartlitriú in Irish?
Ceartlitriú is said like “KYART-lit-roo” (IPA /ˈcaɾˠt̪ˠˌl̠ʲɪtʲɾʲuː/).
Does ceartlitriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ceartlitriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ceartlitriú change to cheartlitriú or gceartlitriú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceartlitriú becomes mo cheartlitriú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceartlitriú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceartlitriú' and 'litriú'?
'Litriú' is spelling in general, while 'ceartlitriú' means correct or standard spelling, orthography.
