HeyRuaHow to say “typist” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóscríobhaí
- English:
- typist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-shkree-wee” /ˈkl̪ˠoːˌʃcɾʲiːwiː/
- Plural:
- clóscríobhaithe (typists)
- Genitive singular:
- clóscríobhaí, an chlóscríobhaí (e.g. obair an chlóscríobhaí, the typist's work)
- Genitive plural:
- clóscríobhaithe, na gclóscríobhaithe (e.g. líon na gclóscríobhaithe, the number of typists)
What does “clóscríobhaí” mean?
- typist
- A person whose job is typing letters and documents on a typewriter or keyboard.Also: copy typist, typing clerk.
“Clóscríobhaí” with the article
The plural of typist in Irish is clóscríobhaithe. Here is clóscríobhaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clóscríobhaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóscríobhaí, the Irish word for typist.
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Typist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for typist?
The Irish for typist is clóscríobhaí (pronounced “KLOH-shkree-wee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clóscríobhaithe.
How do you pronounce clóscríobhaí in Irish?
Clóscríobhaí is said like “KLOH-shkree-wee” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːˌʃcɾʲiːwiː/).
What is the plural of typist in Irish?
The plural of clóscríobhaí is clóscríobhaithe; with the article, na clóscríobhaithe means “the typists”. The genitive plural is clóscríobhaithe, as in líon na gclóscríobhaithe (the number of typists).
Why does clóscríobhaí change to chlóscríobhaí or gclóscríobhaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóscríobhaí becomes mo chlóscríobhaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóscríobhaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'clóscríobhaí' and 'clóscríobhán'?
'Clóscríobhaí' is the person who types, a typist, while 'clóscríobhán' is the machine, a typewriter.
