HeyRuaHow to say “chatterbox” in Irish
- Irish:
- clabaire
- English:
- chatterbox
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAB-ir-uh” /ˈkl̪ˠabˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- clabairí (chatterboxes)
- Genitive singular:
- clabaire, an chlabaire (e.g. glór an chlabaire, the chatterbox's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- clabairí, na gclabairí (e.g. scéalta na gclabairí, the stories of the chatterboxes)
What does “clabaire” mean?
- chatterbox
- A person who talks too much, especially one who cannot keep a secret.Also: blabber, babbler, gossip, prattler.
Other Irish words for chatterbox: cabaire (chatterbox), geabaire (chatterbox)
“Clabaire” with the article
The plural of chatterbox in Irish is clabairí. Here is clabaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clabaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clabaire, the Irish word for chatterbox.
Other nouns in Irish
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Chatterbox in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chatterbox?
The Irish for chatterbox is clabaire (pronounced “KLAB-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clabairí.
How do you pronounce clabaire in Irish?
Clabaire is said like “KLAB-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠabˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of chatterbox in Irish?
The plural of clabaire is clabairí; with the article, na clabairí means “the chatterboxes”. The genitive plural is clabairí, as in scéalta na gclabairí (the stories of the chatterboxes).
Why does clabaire change to chlabaire or gclabaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clabaire becomes mo chlabaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclabaire (eclipsis).
What is the connection between 'clabaire' and 'clab'?
'Clabaire' comes from 'clab', an open mouth, so a 'clabaire' is literally someone with an open mouth, always talking or letting secrets slip.
