HeyRuaHow to say “jumble” in Irish
- Irish:
- manglam
- English:
- jumble, cocktail
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MANG-lum” /ˈmˠaŋɡl̪ˠəmˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- manglaim, an mhanglaim (e.g. meascán an mhanglaim, the mixture of the jumble)
What does “manglam” mean?
“Manglam” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- jumble
- A confused mixture of different things thrown together.Also: hodgepodge, mixture, medley, mishmash.
1 other meaning: cocktail
- 2cocktail
- A drink made by mixing different alcoholic drinks and other ingredients.Also: mixed drink, concoction.
“Manglam” with the article
Here is manglam after the article (an t-alt).
“Manglam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using manglam, the Irish word for jumble.
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Jumble in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jumble?
The Irish for jumble is manglam (pronounced “MANG-lum”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean cocktail.
How do you pronounce manglam in Irish?
Manglam is said like “MANG-lum” (IPA /ˈmˠaŋɡl̪ˠəmˠ/).
Does manglam have a plural?
No plural form is given for manglam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does manglam have more than one meaning?
Yes. Manglam can mean jumble or cocktail, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does manglam change to mhanglam?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhanglam. After ár (our) it stays ár manglam, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'manglam' only used for drinks?
No. 'Manglam' also means any jumble or hodgepodge, for example 'manglam smaointe', a jumble of ideas. 'Meascán' is a more neutral word for a mixture.
