HeyRuaHow to say “shorthand” in Irish
- Irish:
- gearrscríobh
- English:
- shorthand
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAR-shkreev” /ˈɟaːɾˌʃcɾʲiːvˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- gearrscríofa, an ghearrscríofa (e.g. cúrsa gearrscríofa, shorthand course)
What does “gearrscríobh” mean?
- shorthand
- A fast method of writing using abbreviations and symbols, used for taking notes or dictation.Also: stenography, speedwriting.
“Gearrscríobh” with the article
Here is gearrscríobh after the article (an t-alt).
an gearrscríobh
the shorthand
No change after an
“Gearrscríobh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gearrscríobh, the Irish word for shorthand.
Tá gearrscríobh ag an rúnaí.
The secretary knows shorthand.
D'fhoghlaim mé gearrscríobh nuair a bhí mé óg.
I learned shorthand when I was young.
Scríobh sí na nótaí i ngearrscríobh.
She wrote the notes in shorthand.
Ní féidir liom an gearrscríobh seo a léamh.
I can't read this shorthand.
Rinne sé cúrsa gearrscríofa sa choláiste.
He did a shorthand course in college.
Bíonn gearrscríobh úsáideach do na tuairisceoirí.
Shorthand is useful for reporters.
Is beag duine a úsáideann gearrscríobh anois.
Few people use shorthand now.
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Shorthand in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shorthand?
The Irish for shorthand is gearrscríobh (pronounced “GYAR-shkreev”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gearrscríobh in Irish?
Gearrscríobh is said like “GYAR-shkreev” (IPA /ˈɟaːɾˌʃcɾʲiːvˠ/).
Does gearrscríobh have a plural?
No plural form is given for gearrscríobh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gearrscríobh change to ghearrscríobh or ngearrscríobh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gearrscríobh becomes mo ghearrscríobh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngearrscríobh (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for typing, often paired with shorthand?
Typing is 'clóscríobh', so 'shorthand and typing' is 'gearrscríobh agus clóscríobh'.
