HeyRuaHow to say “scribe” in Irish
- Irish:
- scríobhaí
- English:
- scribe, writer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKREEV-ee” /ˈʃcɾʲiːvˠiː/
- Plural:
- scríobhaithe (scribes)
- Genitive singular:
- scríobhaí, an scríobhaí (e.g. lámh an scríobhaí, the scribe's hand)
- Genitive plural:
- scríobhaithe, na scríobhaithe (e.g. obair na scríobhaithe, the work of the scribes)
What does “scríobhaí” mean?
“Scríobhaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scribe
- A person who writes or copies documents or manuscripts by hand, especially in former times.Also: copyist, amanuensis, writer.
1 other meaning: writer
- 2writer
- A person who writes, a penman or someone who writes things down for others.Also: penman, clerk.
“Scríobhaí” with the article
The plural of scribe in Irish is scríobhaithe. Here is scríobhaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scríobhaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scríobhaí, the Irish word for scribe.
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Scribe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scribe?
The Irish for scribe is scríobhaí (pronounced “SHKREEV-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scríobhaithe. Depending on context it can also mean writer.
How do you pronounce scríobhaí in Irish?
Scríobhaí is said like “SHKREEV-ee” (IPA /ˈʃcɾʲiːvˠiː/).
What is the plural of scribe in Irish?
The plural of scríobhaí is scríobhaithe; with the article, na scríobhaithe means “the scribes”. The genitive plural is scríobhaithe, as in obair na scríobhaithe (the work of the scribes).
Does scríobhaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scríobhaí can mean scribe or writer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between scríobhaí and scríbhneoir?
Scríobhaí is a scribe or copyist, especially of old manuscripts, while scríbhneoir is a writer or author of original work.
