HeyRuaHow to say “superscript” in Irish
- Irish:
- forscript
- English:
- superscript
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-skript” /ˈfˠɔɾˠsˠkɾʲiːpʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- forscripteanna (superscripts)
- Genitive singular:
- forscripte, na forscripte (e.g. úsáid na forscripte, the use of the superscript)
- Genitive plural:
- forscripteanna, na bhforscripteanna (e.g. úsáid na bhforscripteanna, the use of the superscripts)
What does “forscript” mean?
- superscript
- A character or number written slightly above the normal line of text, as in a mathematical power or footnote mark.Also: superior character, raised character.
“Forscript” with the article
The plural of superscript in Irish is forscripteanna. Here is forscript after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forscript” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forscript, the Irish word for superscript.
Other nouns in Irish
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Superscript in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for superscript?
The Irish for superscript is forscript (pronounced “FOR-skript”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is forscripteanna.
How do you pronounce forscript in Irish?
Forscript is said like “FOR-skript” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠsˠkɾʲiːpʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of superscript in Irish?
The plural of forscript is forscripteanna; with the article, na forscripteanna means “the superscripts”. The genitive plural is forscripteanna, as in úsáid na bhforscripteanna (the use of the superscripts).
Why does forscript change to fhorscript or bhforscript?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forscript becomes m'fhorscript (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforscript (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'forscript'?
The opposite is 'foscript', a subscript, written below the line, as in chemical formulae.
