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Scriptwriter in Irish (Scriptscríbhneoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for scriptwriter is scriptscríbhneoir, a masculine noun (plural scriptscríbhneoirí).
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How to say “scriptwriter” in Irish

Irish:
scriptscríbhneoir
English:
scriptwriter
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“SHKRIPT-shkreev-nyohr”  /ˈʃcɾʲɪpt̪ˌʃcɾʲiːvʲnʲoːɾʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
scriptscríbhneoirí (scriptwriters)
Genitive singular:
scriptscríbhneora, an scriptscríbhneora (e.g. ainm an scriptscríbhneora, the scriptwriter's name)
Genitive plural:
scriptscríbhneoirí, na scriptscríbhneoirí (e.g. ceardlann scriptscríbhneoirí, a workshop for scriptwriters)

What does “scriptscríbhneoir” mean?

scriptwriter
A person who writes scripts for films, television, radio or the stage.Also: screenwriter, script writer, writer of scripts.

“Scriptscríbhneoir” with the article

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

an scriptscríbhneoir
the scriptwriter
No change after an
na scriptscríbhneoirí
the scriptwriters
Plural: no change after na

“Scriptscríbhneoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scriptscríbhneoir, the Irish word for scriptwriter.

Is scriptscríbhneoir í mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is a scriptwriter.
Bhuail an scriptscríbhneoir leis na haisteoirí inné.
The scriptwriter met the actors yesterday.
Ba í obair an scriptscríbhneora an chuid ab fhearr den scannán.
The scriptwriter's work was the best part of the film.
Tá scriptscríbhneoirí ag obair ar an tsraith nua.
Scriptwriters are working on the new series.
Ba mhaith liom bheith i mo scriptscríbhneoir.
I would like to be a scriptwriter.
Tá ganntanas scriptscríbhneoirí le Gaeilge ann.
There is a shortage of scriptwriters with Irish.
Bhuaigh an scriptscríbhneoir óg duais mhór.
The young scriptwriter won a big prize.

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Scriptwriter in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for scriptwriter?

The Irish for scriptwriter is scriptscríbhneoir (pronounced “SHKRIPT-shkreev-nyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scriptscríbhneoirí.

How do you pronounce scriptscríbhneoir in Irish?

Scriptscríbhneoir is said like “SHKRIPT-shkreev-nyohr” (IPA /ˈʃcɾʲɪpt̪ˌʃcɾʲiːvʲnʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of scriptwriter in Irish?

The plural of scriptscríbhneoir is scriptscríbhneoirí; with the article, na scriptscríbhneoirí means “the scriptwriters”. The genitive plural is scriptscríbhneoirí, as in ceardlann scriptscríbhneoirí (a workshop for scriptwriters).

What is the difference between 'scriptscríbhneoir' and 'scríbhneoir'?

'Scríbhneoir' is any writer, while 'scriptscríbhneoir' is specifically someone who writes scripts for screen, radio or stage.

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