HeyRuaHow to say “typewriter” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóscríobhán
- English:
- typewriter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-shkree-vawn” /ˈkl̪ˠoːʃcɾʲiːwaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- clóscríobháin (typewriters)
- Genitive singular:
- clóscríobháin, an chlóscríobháin (e.g. eochracha an chlóscríobháin, the keys of the typewriter)
- Genitive plural:
- clóscríobhán, na gclóscríobhán (e.g. díoltóir na gclóscríobhán, the typewriter seller)
What does “clóscríobhán” mean?
- typewriter
- A machine with keys that prints letters onto paper as you type.Also: typing machine.
“Clóscríobhán” with the article
The plural of typewriter in Irish is clóscríobháin. Here is clóscríobhán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clóscríobhán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóscríobhán, the Irish word for typewriter.
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Typewriter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for typewriter?
The Irish for typewriter is clóscríobhán (pronounced “KLOH-shkree-vawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clóscríobháin.
How do you pronounce clóscríobhán in Irish?
Clóscríobhán is said like “KLOH-shkree-vawn” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːʃcɾʲiːwaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of typewriter in Irish?
The plural of clóscríobhán is clóscríobháin; with the article, na clóscríobháin means “the typewriters”. The genitive plural is clóscríobhán, as in díoltóir na gclóscríobhán (the typewriter seller).
Why does clóscríobhán change to chlóscríobhán or gclóscríobhán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóscríobhán becomes mo chlóscríobhán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóscríobhán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between clóscríobhán and clóscríobhaí?
Clóscríobhán is the machine, a typewriter, while clóscríobhaí is the person who types, a typist.
