HeyRuaHow to say “typing” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóscríbhneoireacht
- English:
- typing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-shkreev-nyoh-ir-ukht” /ˈkl̪ˠoːʃcɾʲiːvʲn̠ʲoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- clóscríbhneoireachta, na clóscríbhneoireachta (e.g. cúrsa clóscríbhneoireachta, typing course)
What does “clóscríbhneoireacht” mean?
- typing
- The skill or work of writing text with a typewriter or keyboard.Also: typewriting, keyboarding, typist work.
Other Irish words for typing: clóscríobh (typing)
“Clóscríbhneoireacht” with the article
Here is clóscríbhneoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Clóscríbhneoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóscríbhneoireacht, the Irish word for typing.
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Typing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for typing?
The Irish for typing is clóscríbhneoireacht (pronounced “KLOH-shkreev-nyoh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce clóscríbhneoireacht in Irish?
Clóscríbhneoireacht is said like “KLOH-shkreev-nyoh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːʃcɾʲiːvʲn̠ʲoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does clóscríbhneoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for clóscríbhneoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clóscríbhneoireacht change to chlóscríbhneoireacht or gclóscríbhneoireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóscríbhneoireacht becomes mo chlóscríbhneoireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóscríbhneoireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between clóscríbhneoireacht and luathscríbhneoireacht?
Clóscríbhneoireacht is typing on a machine or keyboard, while luathscríbhneoireacht is shorthand, fast handwriting with symbols.
What do you call a typist?
A typist is a clóscríbhneoir, and a typewriter is a clóscríobhán.
