Writer in Irish (Scríbhneoir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for writer?

The Irish for writer is scríbhneoir (pronounced “SHKREEV-nyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scríbhneoirí. Depending on context it can also mean penman.

Q: What is the plural of writer in Irish?

The plural of scríbhneoir is scríbhneoirí; with the article, na scríbhneoirí means “the writers”. The genitive plural is scríbhneoirí, as in cumann scríbhneoirí (a writers' association).

Q: Does scríbhneoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scríbhneoir can mean writer or penman, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “writer” in Irish

Irish:: scríbhneoir
English:: writer, penman
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SHKREEV-nyohr” /ˈʃcɾʲiːvʲnʲoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: scríbhneoirí (writers)
Genitive singular:: scríbhneora, an scríbhneora (e.g. leabhar an scríbhneora, the writer's book)
Genitive plural:: scríbhneoirí, na scríbhneoirí (e.g. cumann scríbhneoirí, a writers' association)

What does “scríbhneoir” mean?

“Scríbhneoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

writer: A person who writes books, stories, articles or other texts, especially as a job.Also: author, novelist.

1 other meaning: penman

2penman: A person who writes by hand, judged by their handwriting.Also: scribe, handwriter.

Other Irish words for writer: údar (author)

“Scríbhneoir” with the article

The plural of writer in Irish is scríbhneoirí. Here is scríbhneoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scríbhneoir

the writer

No change after an

na scríbhneoirí

the writers

Plural: no change after na

“Scríbhneoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scríbhneoir, the Irish word for writer.

Is scríbhneoir cáiliúil í a máthair.

Her mother is a famous writer.

Bhuail mé leis an scríbhneoir ag an bhféile.

I met the writer at the festival.

Thaitin úrscéal an scríbhneora sin go mór liom.

I really enjoyed that writer's novel.

Tá go leor scríbhneoirí óga ag scríobh as Gaeilge.

Lots of young writers are writing in Irish.

Ba mhaith liom a bheith i mo scríbhneoir.

I would like to be a writer.

Is é Máirtín Ó Cadhain mo scríbhneoir is fearr liom.

Máirtín Ó Cadhain is my favourite writer.

Tá scríbhneoir proifisiúnta ag teastáil uainn.

We need a professional writer.

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Writer in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for writer?

The Irish for writer is scríbhneoir (pronounced “SHKREEV-nyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scríbhneoirí. Depending on context it can also mean penman.

How do you pronounce scríbhneoir in Irish?

Scríbhneoir is said like “SHKREEV-nyohr” (IPA /ˈʃcɾʲiːvʲnʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of writer in Irish?

The plural of scríbhneoir is scríbhneoirí; with the article, na scríbhneoirí means “the writers”. The genitive plural is scríbhneoirí, as in cumann scríbhneoirí (a writers' association).

Does scríbhneoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scríbhneoir can mean writer or penman, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between 'scríbhneoir' and 'údar'?

'Scríbhneoir' is anyone who writes, as a craft or job, while 'údar' means the author of a particular work, as in 'údar an leabhair'.

Writer in Irish (Scríbhneoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage