HeyRuaHow to say “chatter” in Irish
- Irish:
- geabaireacht
- English:
- chatter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAB-ir-ukht” /ˈɟabəɾʲəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- geabaireachta, na geabaireachta (e.g. fothram na geabaireachta, the noise of the chatter)
What does “geabaireacht” mean?
- chatter
- Constant idle talk or prattle, especially fast, empty talking.Also: prattle, gabbing, jabbering, idle talk.
Other Irish words for chatter: cabaireacht (chatter), clabaireacht (chatter), geab (chatter), cadráil (chatter)
“Geabaireacht” with the article
Here is geabaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Geabaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geabaireacht, 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 geabaireacht (pronounced “GYAB-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce geabaireacht in Irish?
Geabaireacht is said like “GYAB-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈɟabəɾʲəxt̪/).
Does geabaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for geabaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does geabaireacht change to gheabaireacht or ngeabaireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geabaireacht becomes mo gheabaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeabaireacht (eclipsis).
How is 'geabaireacht' different from 'comhrá'?
'Comhrá' is neutral conversation, while 'geabaireacht' suggests fast, idle chatter, often disapprovingly. A person who chatters a lot is a 'geabaire'.
