Script in Irish (Script): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for script?

The Irish for script is script (pronounced “shkript”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scripteanna. Depending on context it can also mean exam script.

Q: What is the plural of script in Irish?

The plural of script is scripteanna; with the article, na scripteanna means “the scripts”. The genitive plural is scripteanna, as in ceartú na scripteanna (the correction of the scripts).

Q: Does script have more than one meaning?

Yes. Script can mean script or exam script, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “script” in Irish

Irish:: script
English:: script, exam script
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “shkript” /ʃcɾʲiːpʲtʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: scripteanna (scripts)
Genitive singular:: scripte, na scripte (e.g. údar na scripte, the author of the script)
Genitive plural:: scripteanna, na scripteanna (e.g. ceartú na scripteanna, the correction of the scripts)

What does “script” mean?

“Script” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

script: The written text of a play, film or broadcast that actors or presenters follow.Also: screenplay, text of a play.

1 other meaning: exam script

2exam script: A candidate's written answer paper in an examination.Also: answer script, answer paper.

“Script” with the article

The plural of script in Irish is scripteanna. Here is script after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an script

the script

No change after an

na scripteanna

the scripts

Plural: no change after na

“Script” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using script, the Irish word for script.

Scríobh sí script don dráma nua.

She wrote a script for the new play.

Tá an script fós ag an stiúrthóir.

The director still has the script.

Níor fhoghlaim mé mo script go fóill.

I haven't learned my script yet.

Tá botún sa script ar leathanach a trí.

There's a mistake in the script on page three.

Bhí cóip den script ag gach aisteoir.

Every actor had a copy of the script.

Tá na scripteanna á gceartú ag na scrúdaitheoirí.

The examiners are correcting the scripts.

Seo é an chéad leagan den script.

This is the first version of the script.

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Script in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for script?

The Irish for script is script (pronounced “shkript”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scripteanna. Depending on context it can also mean exam script.

How do you pronounce script in Irish?

Script is said like “shkript” (IPA /ʃcɾʲiːpʲtʲ/).

What is the plural of script in Irish?

The plural of script is scripteanna; with the article, na scripteanna means “the scripts”. The genitive plural is scripteanna, as in ceartú na scripteanna (the correction of the scripts).

Does script have more than one meaning?

Yes. Script can mean script or exam script, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is 'script' used for exam answer papers in Irish?

Yes, 'script' can mean an exam answer paper, as in 'ceartú scripteanna' (correcting scripts).

Script in Irish (Script): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage