HeyRuaHow to say “howl” in Irish
- Irish:
- glam
- English:
- howl, outcry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “glam” /ɡɫamˠ/
- Plural:
- glamanna (howls)
- Genitive singular:
- glaime, na glaime (e.g. macalla na glaime, the echo of the howl)
- Genitive plural:
- glamanna, na nglamanna (e.g. torann na nglamanna, the noise of the howls)
What does “glam” mean?
“Glam” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- howl
- A loud wild cry, especially the howl or bark of a dog.Also: bark, yelp, yowl.
1 other meaning: outcry
- 2outcry
- A loud shout or clamour of complaint or anger from a person.Also: clamour, bawl, shout.
Other Irish words for howl: uaill (howl)
“Glam” with the article
The plural of howl in Irish is glamanna. Here is glam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glam, the Irish word for howl.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Howl in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for howl?
The Irish for howl is glam (pronounced “glam”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is glamanna. Depending on context it can also mean outcry.
How do you pronounce glam in Irish?
Glam is said like “glam” (IPA /ɡɫamˠ/).
What is the plural of howl in Irish?
The plural of glam is glamanna; with the article, na glamanna means “the howls”. The genitive plural is glamanna, as in torann na nglamanna (the noise of the howls).
Does glam have more than one meaning?
Yes. Glam can mean howl or outcry, depending on context; the first is the most common. Glam also has its own entry as a verb meaning to bark.
Why does glam change to ghlam or nglam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glam becomes mo ghlam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglam (eclipsis).
What is the difference between glam and tafann?
Tafann is the ordinary barking of a dog, while glam is a louder howl or yelp, and can also be a person's loud outcry.
