HeyRuaHow to say “chatterbox” in Irish
- Irish:
- cabaire
- English:
- chatterbox, cheeky talker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAB-ur-eh” /ˈkabˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- cabairí (chatterboxes)
- Genitive singular:
- cabaire, an chabaire (e.g. glór an chabaire, the chatterbox's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- cabairí, na gcabairí (e.g. seomra lán cabairí, a room full of chatterboxes)
What does “cabaire” mean?
“Cabaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- chatterbox
- A person who talks a lot, often about unimportant things.Also: babbler, prattler, talker, gossip.
“Cabaire” with the article
The plural of chatterbox in Irish is cabairí. Here is cabaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cabaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cabaire, the Irish word for chatterbox.
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Chatterbox in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chatterbox?
The Irish for chatterbox is cabaire (pronounced “KAB-ur-eh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cabairí. Depending on context it can also mean cheeky talker.
How do you pronounce cabaire in Irish?
Cabaire is said like “KAB-ur-eh” (IPA /ˈkabˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of chatterbox in Irish?
The plural of cabaire is cabairí; with the article, na cabairí means “the chatterboxes”. The genitive plural is cabairí, as in seomra lán cabairí (a room full of chatterboxes).
Does cabaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cabaire can mean chatterbox or cheeky talker, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cabaire change to chabaire or gcabaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cabaire becomes mo chabaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcabaire (eclipsis).
What is the related word for the activity of chattering?
The activity is 'cabaireacht', chatter or prattle, as in 'Stop den chabaireacht!' (Stop the chatter!).
How do I say someone is a chatterbox?
Use 'Is cabaire é' or 'Tá sé ina chabaire', meaning he is a chatterbox.
