Complaining in Irish (Gearánaíl): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for complaining?

The Irish for complaining is gearánaíl (pronounced “GYAR-aw-neel”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “complaining” in Irish

Irish:: gearánaíl
English:: complaining
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “GYAR-aw-neel” /ˈɟaɾˠaːnˠiːlʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: gearánaíola, na gearánaíola (e.g. deireadh na gearánaíola, the end of the complaining)

What does “gearánaíl” mean?

complaining: The act of complaining or grumbling repeatedly; constant complaint.Also: grumbling, whining, moaning.

Other Irish words for complaining: cnáimhseáil (grumbling), canránach (grumbling), gearánach (complaining)

“Gearánaíl” with the article

Here is gearánaíl after the article (an t-alt).

an ghearánaíl

the complaining

Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)

“Gearánaíl” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gearánaíl, the Irish word for complaining.

Bíonn sé i gcónaí ag gearánaíl.

He is always complaining.

Éirigh as an ngearánaíl sin!

Stop that complaining!

Níl aon mhaith sa ghearánaíl.

There's no use in complaining.

Bhí mé tuirseach den ghearánaíl ar fad.

I was tired of all the complaining.

Ní raibh deireadh lena cuid gearánaíola.

There was no end to her complaining.

Chuala mé gearánaíl ó sheomra na bpáistí.

I heard whining from the children's room.

Ba í an ghearánaíl a chuir as dom.

It was the complaining that annoyed me.

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Complaining in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for complaining?

The Irish for complaining is gearánaíl (pronounced “GYAR-aw-neel”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce gearánaíl in Irish?

Gearánaíl is said like “GYAR-aw-neel” (IPA /ˈɟaɾˠaːnˠiːlʲ/).

Does gearánaíl have a plural?

No plural form is given for gearánaíl in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does gearánaíl change to ghearánaíl or ngearánaíl?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gearánaíl becomes mo ghearánaíl (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngearánaíl (eclipsis).

How does 'gearánaíl' differ from 'gearán'?

'Gearán' is a single complaint, including a formal one, while 'gearánaíl' is ongoing complaining or grumbling, as in 'ag gearánaíl'.

Complaining in Irish (Gearánaíl): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage