HeyRuaHow to say “shorthand” in Irish
- Irish:
- luathscríbhneoireacht
- English:
- shorthand
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-uh-shkreev-nyoh-ruhkht” /ˈl̪ˠuəˌʃcɾʲiːvʲnʲoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- luathscríbhneoireachta, na luathscríbhneoireachta (e.g. cúrsa luathscríbhneoireachta, shorthand course)
What does “luathscríbhneoireacht” mean?
- shorthand
- A fast method of writing that uses symbols and abbreviations instead of ordinary spelling.Also: stenography, shorthand writing, speedwriting.
“Luathscríbhneoireacht” with the article
Here is luathscríbhneoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an luathscríbhneoireacht
the shorthand
No change after an
“Luathscríbhneoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luathscríbhneoireacht, the Irish word for shorthand.
Tá luathscríbhneoireacht ar eolas aici.
She knows shorthand.
D'fhoghlaim mé luathscríbhneoireacht ar scoil fadó.
I learned shorthand at school long ago.
Bhí an luathscríbhneoireacht úsáideach do rúnaithe.
Shorthand was useful for secretaries.
Rinne sé cúrsa luathscríbhneoireachta sa choláiste.
He did a shorthand course in college.
Scríobh an tuairisceoir na nótaí i luathscríbhneoireacht.
The reporter wrote the notes in shorthand.
Níl mórán daoine ag foghlaim luathscríbhneoireachta anois.
Not many people are learning shorthand now.
Is maith liom an córas luathscríbhneoireachta sin.
I like that shorthand system.
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Shorthand in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shorthand?
The Irish for shorthand is luathscríbhneoireacht (pronounced “LOO-uh-shkreev-nyoh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce luathscríbhneoireacht in Irish?
Luathscríbhneoireacht is said like “LOO-uh-shkreev-nyoh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuəˌʃcɾʲiːvʲnʲoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does luathscríbhneoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for luathscríbhneoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between luathscríbhneoireacht and clóscríobh?
Luathscríbhneoireacht is shorthand written by hand with symbols, while clóscríobh is typing on a keyboard or typewriter.
