Scripture in Irish (Scrioptúr): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for scripture?

The Irish for scripture is scrioptúr (pronounced “shkrip-TOOR”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scrioptúir. Depending on context it can also mean scriptural passage.

Q: What is the plural of scripture in Irish?

The plural of scrioptúr is scrioptúir; with the article, na scrioptúir means “the scriptures”. The genitive plural is scrioptúr, as in léamh na scrioptúr (the reading of the scriptures).

Q: Does scrioptúr have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scrioptúr can mean scripture or scriptural passage, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “scripture” in Irish

Irish:: scrioptúr
English:: scripture, scriptural passage
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “shkrip-TOOR” /ʃcɾʲɪpˈt̪ˠuːɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: scrioptúir (scriptures)
Genitive singular:: scrioptúir, an scrioptúir (e.g. staidéar an scrioptúir, the study of scripture)
Genitive plural:: scrioptúr, na scrioptúr (e.g. léamh na scrioptúr, the reading of the scriptures)

What does “scrioptúr” mean?

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

scripture: The sacred writings of a religion, especially the Bible.Also: holy scripture, Bible, sacred text.

1 other meaning: scriptural passage

2scriptural passage: A passage or text taken from the Bible or other sacred writings.Also: text of scripture, verse.

“Scrioptúr” with the article

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

an scrioptúr

the scripture

No change after an

na scrioptúir

the scriptures

Plural: no change after na

“Scrioptúr” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scrioptúr, the Irish word for scripture.

Léann sé an Scrioptúr gach oíche.

He reads the Scriptures every night.

Tá an scrioptúr naofa lárnach sa chreideamh.

Holy scripture is central to the faith.

Rinne sí staidéar ar an Scrioptúr san ollscoil.

She studied Scripture at university.

Bhí sliocht as an scrioptúr ar an mballa.

There was a passage from scripture on the wall.

Tá na scrioptúir Hiondúcha an-sean.

The Hindu scriptures are very old.

Is múinteoir scrioptúir é m'uncail.

My uncle is a scripture teacher.

Níl a leithéid i mo scrioptúr féin.

There is no such thing in my own scripture.

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Scripture in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for scripture?

The Irish for scripture is scrioptúr (pronounced “shkrip-TOOR”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scrioptúir. Depending on context it can also mean scriptural passage.

How do you pronounce scrioptúr in Irish?

Scrioptúr is said like “shkrip-TOOR” (IPA /ʃcɾʲɪpˈt̪ˠuːɾˠ/).

What is the plural of scripture in Irish?

The plural of scrioptúr is scrioptúir; with the article, na scrioptúir means “the scriptures”. The genitive plural is scrioptúr, as in léamh na scrioptúr (the reading of the scriptures).

Does scrioptúr have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scrioptúr can mean scripture or scriptural passage, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between 'scrioptúr' and 'Bíobla'?

'An Bíobla' is the Bible as a book, while 'an Scrioptúr' refers to sacred writings as scripture in general, and can also be used of other religions' texts.

Scripture in Irish (Scrioptúr): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage