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Wrangle in Irish (Clampar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘clampar’ also means: commotion

The Irish for wrangle is clampar, a masculine noun.
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How to say “wrangle” in Irish

Irish:
clampar
English:
wrangle, commotion
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“KLAM-pur”  /ˈkl̪ˠamˠpˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
clampair, an chlampair (e.g. fothram an chlampair, the noise of the row)

What does “clampar” mean?

“Clampar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

wrangle
Noisy quarrelling or wrangling between people.Also: quarrel, squabble, row, wrangling.
1 other meaning: commotion
2commotion
A disturbance, uproar or trouble caused by people arguing or fussing.Also: uproar, trouble, fuss, disturbance.

“Clampar” with the article

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

an clampar
the wrangle
No change after an

“Clampar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using clampar, the Irish word for wrangle.

Bhí clampar mór sa teach aréir.
There was a big row in the house last night.
Ná tosaigh an clampar sin arís.
Don't start that squabbling again.
Chuala mé fothram an chlampair ón tsráid.
I heard the noise of the commotion from the street.
Thóg siad clampar faoin airgead.
They kicked up a row about the money.
Ní raibh sé ach ag lorg clampair.
He was only looking for trouble.
Bhí na páistí i gclampar le chéile.
The children were squabbling with each other.
Cuireadh deireadh leis an gclampar sa deireadh.
The commotion was finally put to an end.

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Wrangle in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for wrangle?

The Irish for wrangle is clampar (pronounced “KLAM-pur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean commotion.

How do you pronounce clampar in Irish?

Clampar is said like “KLAM-pur” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠamˠpˠəɾˠ/).

Does clampar have a plural?

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

Does clampar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Clampar can mean wrangle or commotion, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does clampar change to chlampar or gclampar?

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

How is 'clampar' different from 'troid'?

'Clampar' is noisy quarrelling or commotion, mostly verbal, while 'troid' usually means an actual fight. 'Raic' and 'racán' are close synonyms of 'clampar'.

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