HeyRuaHow to say “reporting” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuairisciú
- English:
- reporting, description
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tuairiscigh, to report (ag tuairisciú, reporting)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOOR-ish-koo” /ˈt̪ˠuəɾʲəʃcuː/
- Genitive singular:
- tuairiscithe, an tuairiscithe (e.g. caighdeán an tuairiscithe, the standard of the reporting)
What does “tuairisciú” mean?
“Tuairisciú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reporting
- The act of reporting or giving an account of something; it is the verbal noun of the verb tuairiscigh.Also: report, describing, description.
1 other meaning: description
- 2description
- The act of describing something in words.Also: describing, account.
Other Irish words for reporting: iriseoireacht (journalism)
“Tuairisciú” as a verbal noun
After ag, tuairisciú means reporting: it is the verbal noun of the verb tuairiscigh (to report). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tuairisciú” with the article
Here is tuairisciú after the article (an t-alt).
“Tuairisciú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuairisciú, the Irish word for reporting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Reporting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reporting?
The Irish for reporting is tuairisciú (pronounced “TOOR-ish-koo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean description.
How do you pronounce tuairisciú in Irish?
Tuairisciú is said like “TOOR-ish-koo” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuəɾʲəʃcuː/).
Does tuairisciú have a plural?
No plural form is given for tuairisciú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tuairisciú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tuairisciú can mean reporting or description, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tuairisciú change to thuairisciú or dtuairisciú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuairisciú becomes mo thuairisciú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuairisciú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tuairisciú and tuairisc?
Tuairisc is a report or account, the thing produced, while tuairisciú is the act of reporting. You write a tuairisc, but tuairisciú describes the activity.
