Grumbling in Irish (Canrán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for grumbling?

The Irish for grumbling is canrán (pronounced “kan-RAWN”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “grumbling” in Irish

Irish:: canrán
English:: grumbling
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “kan-RAWN” /kanˠˈɾˠɑːnˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: canráin, an chanráin (e.g. deireadh an chanráin, the end of the grumbling)

What does “canrán” mean?

grumbling: Continuous low complaining or muttering, especially in a whining or querulous way.Also: muttering, complaining, whining, grousing.

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

“Canrán” with the article

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

an canrán

the grumbling

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“Canrán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using canrán, the Irish word for grumbling.

Bhí sé ag canrán arís ar maidin.

He was grumbling again this morning.

Éirigh as an gcanrán sin, le do thoil.

Stop that grumbling, please.

Níl ann ach canrán ó mhaidin go hoíche.

It's nothing but grumbling from morning to night.

Bhí mé tuirseach de chanrán na bpáistí.

I was tired of the children's grumbling.

Níor thug sí aird ar bith ar a chanrán.

She paid no attention at all to his grumbling.

Is fuath liom canrán agus gearán.

I hate grumbling and complaining.

Chuala mé canrán íseal ón seomra eile.

I heard a low muttering from the other room.

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Grumbling in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for grumbling?

The Irish for grumbling is canrán (pronounced “kan-RAWN”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce canrán in Irish?

Canrán is said like “kan-RAWN” (IPA /kanˠˈɾˠɑːnˠ/).

Does canrán have a plural?

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

Why does canrán change to chanrán or gcanrán?

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

How is 'canrán' different from 'gearán'?

'Gearán' is a complaint, often a formal one, while 'canrán' is ongoing grumbling or muttering in a whining tone.

Grumbling in Irish (Canrán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage