HeyRuaHow to say “rewriting” in Irish
- Irish:
- athscríobh
- English:
- rewriting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athscríobh, to rewrite (ag athscríobh, rewriting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-shkreev” /ˈahˌʃcɾʲiːvˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- athscríofa, an athscríofa (e.g. obair an athscríofa, the work of rewriting)
What does “athscríobh” mean?
- rewriting
- The act of writing something again or copying it out; it is the verbal noun of the verb athscríobh, to rewrite or transcribe.Also: rewrite, transcription, copying out, redrafting.
“Athscríobh” as a verbal noun
After ag, athscríobh means rewriting: it is the verbal noun of the verb athscríobh (to rewrite). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athscríobh” with the article
Here is athscríobh after the article (an t-alt).
“Athscríobh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athscríobh, the Irish word for rewriting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rewriting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rewriting?
The Irish for rewriting is athscríobh (pronounced “AH-shkreev”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athscríobh in Irish?
Athscríobh is said like “AH-shkreev” (IPA /ˈahˌʃcɾʲiːvˠ/).
Does athscríobh have a plural?
No plural form is given for athscríobh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does athscríobh have more than one meaning?
Athscríobh also has its own entry as a verb meaning to rewrite.
Why does athscríobh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athscríobh (the rewriting), a hathscríobh (her rewriting), a n-athscríobh (their rewriting).
Is athscríobh a noun or a verb?
It is both: athscríobh is the verb 'rewrite' and also its verbal noun 'rewriting', as in 'ag athscríobh an ailt' (rewriting the article).
