HeyRuaHow to say “grumbler” in Irish
- Irish:
- canránaí
- English:
- grumbler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOWN-raw-nee” /ˈkaunˠɾˠaːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- canránaithe (grumblers)
- Genitive singular:
- canránaí, an chanránaí (e.g. glór an chanránaí, the grumbler's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- canránaithe, na gcanránaithe (e.g. gearáin na gcanránaithe, the complaints of the grumblers)
What does “canránaí” mean?
- grumbler
- A person who is always complaining or grumbling in a cross, nagging way.Also: grouch, complainer, whiner, crank.
“Canránaí” with the article
The plural of grumbler in Irish is canránaithe. Here is canránaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Canránaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using canránaí, the Irish word for grumbler.
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Grumbler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grumbler?
The Irish for grumbler is canránaí (pronounced “KOWN-raw-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is canránaithe.
How do you pronounce canránaí in Irish?
Canránaí is said like “KOWN-raw-nee” (IPA /ˈkaunˠɾˠaːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of grumbler in Irish?
The plural of canránaí is canránaithe; with the article, na canránaithe means “the grumblers”. The genitive plural is canránaithe, as in gearáin na gcanránaithe (the complaints of the grumblers).
Why does canránaí change to chanránaí or gcanránaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) canránaí becomes mo chanránaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcanránaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between canránaí and canrán?
Canrán is the grumbling or complaining itself, while canránaí is the person who does it.
