HeyRuaHow to say “writing” in Irish
- Irish:
- scríobh
- English:
- writing, handwriting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- scríobh, to write (ag scríobh, writing)
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shkreev” /ʃcɾʲiːvˠ/
- Plural:
- scríobhanna
- Genitive singular:
- scríofa, an scríofa (e.g. ceird an scríofa, the craft of writing)
- Genitive plural:
- scríobhanna, na scríobhanna (e.g. bailiúchán na scríobhanna, the collection of writings)
What does “scríobh” mean?
“Scríobh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- writing
- The act of writing; it is the verbal noun of the verb scríobh, to write.Also: to write, composition.
1 other meaning: handwriting
- 2handwriting
- The way a person writes by hand, or something that has been written down.Also: script, written text, writing.
Other Irish words for writing: scríobh (writing), scríbhinn (writing), scríbhneoireacht (writing)
“Scríobh” as a verbal noun
After ag, scríobh means writing: it is the verbal noun of the verb scríobh (to write). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Scríobh” with the article
The plural of writing in Irish is scríobhanna. Here is scríobh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scríobh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scríobh, the Irish word for writing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Writing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for writing?
The Irish for writing is scríobh (pronounced “shkreev”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scríobhanna. Depending on context it can also mean handwriting.
How do you pronounce scríobh in Irish?
Scríobh is said like “shkreev” (IPA /ʃcɾʲiːvˠ/).
What is the plural of writing in Irish?
The plural of scríobh is scríobhanna; with the article, it is na scríobhanna. The genitive plural is scríobhanna, as in bailiúchán na scríobhanna (the collection of writings).
Does scríobh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scríobh can mean writing or handwriting, depending on context; the first is the most common. Scríobh also has its own entry as a verb meaning to write.
What is the difference between scríobh and scríbhinn?
Scríobh is the act of writing or handwriting, while scríbhinn is a piece of writing or document, as in i scríbhinn, in writing.
