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Typing in Irish (Clóscríobh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘clóscríobh’ also means: to type

The Irish for typing is clóscríobh, a masculine noun. Ag clóscríobh is typing, from the verb clóscríobh.
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How to say “typing” in Irish

Irish:
clóscríobh
English:
typing
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:
clóscríobh, to type (ag clóscríobh, typing)
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“KLOH-shkreev”  /ˈkl̪ˠoːʃcɾʲiːvˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
clóscríofa, an chlóscríofa (e.g. botún clóscríofa, typing error)

What does “clóscríobh” mean?

typing
The act or skill of writing with a typewriter or keyboard; it is the verbal noun of the verb clóscríobh.Also: typewriting, keyboarding, type.
Other entries for “clóscríobh”

The same spelling has its own page as:

“Clóscríobh” as a verbal noun

After ag, clóscríobh means typing: it is the verbal noun of the verb clóscríobh (to type). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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ag clóscríobhtyping

“Clóscríobh” with the article

Here is clóscríobh after the article (an t-alt).

an clóscríobh
the typing
No change after an

“Clóscríobh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using clóscríobh, the Irish word for typing.

An bhfuil tú go maith ag clóscríobh?
Are you good at typing?
Tá an clóscríobh an-mhall ar an seanríomhaire seo.
Typing is very slow on this old computer.
Rinne mé cúrsa clóscríofa sa choláiste.
I did a typing course in college.
Tá dearmad clóscríofa sa litir seo.
There is a typing error in this letter.
Tá mo chlóscríobh ag feabhsú gach lá.
My typing is improving every day.
Bhí sí go maith ag clóscríobh nuair a bhí sí óg.
She was good at typing when she was young.
Chaith mé an mhaidin ar fad i mbun clóscríofa.
I spent the whole morning typing.

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Typing in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for typing?

The Irish for typing is clóscríobh (pronounced “KLOH-shkreev”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce clóscríobh in Irish?

Clóscríobh is said like “KLOH-shkreev” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːʃcɾʲiːvˠ/).

Does clóscríobh have a plural?

No plural form is given for clóscríobh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does clóscríobh have more than one meaning?

Clóscríobh also has its own entry as a verb meaning to type.

Why does clóscríobh change to chlóscríobh or gclóscríobh?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóscríobh becomes mo chlóscríobh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóscríobh (eclipsis).

How do I say 'I am typing' in Irish?

Use the verbal noun with ag: Tá mé ag clóscríobh. The verb itself is also clóscríobh, as in Clóscríobh an litir, 'Type the letter'.

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