HeyRuaHow to say “chatter” in Irish
- Irish:
- clabaireacht
- English:
- chatter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAB-ir-akht” /ˈkl̪ˠabˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- clabaireachta, na clabaireachta (e.g. gleo na clabaireachta, the din of the chatter)
What does “clabaireacht” mean?
- chatter
- Idle, noisy or excessive talk, especially talk that goes on and on without much sense.Also: chatter, use of English, babble, talking English, prattle, bulling, garrulity, loquacity.
Other Irish words for chatter: cabaireacht (chatter), geabaireacht (chatter), geab (chatter), cadráil (chatter)
“Clabaireacht” with the article
Here is clabaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Clabaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clabaireacht, the Irish word for chatter.
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Chatter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chatter?
The Irish for chatter is clabaireacht (pronounced “KLAB-ir-akht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce clabaireacht in Irish?
Clabaireacht is said like “KLAB-ir-akht” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠabˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does clabaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for clabaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clabaireacht change to chlabaireacht or gclabaireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clabaireacht becomes mo chlabaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclabaireacht (eclipsis).
What is a person who chatters called?
A chatterbox or blabbermouth is a 'clabaire', from 'clab', an open mouth, and 'clabaireacht' is what such a person does.
