How Do You Spell HIRPLE?

Pronunciation: [hˈɜːpə͡l] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "hirple" is [hˈɜːpə͡l], [hˈɜːpə‍l], [h_ˈɜː_p_əl] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

HIRPLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Hirple is a verb that originated from Scottish English and is primarily used in Scotland and certain regions of the United Kingdom. This word is not as commonly used and may be considered somewhat archaic in modern language.

    To hirple means to walk or move with a noticeable limp or a slight hobble. It specifically describes an uneven gait, usually due to a physical impairment or injury affecting one's leg or foot. When someone hirples, they often display a distinctive, irregular movement pattern characterized by a dragging or asymmetrical steps, indicating a struggle to maintain a normal walking stride.

    In a figurative sense, hirple can be used to describe any action or process that appears to progress with difficulty or a lack of fluidity. However, the term is more commonly associated with walking or moving in a limping manner.

    Due to its regional nature and limited usage, hirple may not be widely recognized or understood outside of Scotland and certain British dialects. It is worth noting that its understanding may vary among speakers of different English dialects, therefore, providing context is important if using this term in international or non-dialectal English conversations.

    Overall, hirple serves as a descriptive verb for limping or hobbling, portraying a visible struggle in one's movement pattern.

Etymology of HIRPLE

The word "hirple" originates from the Scots language. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "hrjúfla" which means "to drag or hobble". Over time, the word underwent variations in pronunciation and spelling, eventually becoming "hirple" in Scots. It is often used to describe a limp or to refer to a person who walks with difficulty.

Conjugate verb Hirple

CONDITIONAL

I would hirple
you would hirple
he/she/it would hirple
we would hirple
they would hirple

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be hirpling
you would be hirpling
he/she/it would be hirpling
we would be hirpling
they would be hirpling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hirple
you would have hirple
he/she/it would have hirple
we would have hirple
they would have hirple

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been hirpling
you would have been hirpling
he/she/it would have been hirpling
we would have been hirpling
they would have been hirpling

FUTURE

I will hirple
you will hirple
he/she/it will hirple
we will hirple
they will hirple

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hirpling
you will be hirpling
he/she/it will be hirpling
we will be hirpling
they will be hirpling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hirpled
you will have hirpled
he/she/it will have hirpled
we will have hirpled
they will have hirpled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hirpling
you will have been hirpling
he/she/it will have been hirpling
we will have been hirpling
they will have been hirpling

IMPERATIVE

you hirple
we let´s hirple

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hirple

PAST

I hirpled
you hirpled
he/she/it hirpled
we hirpled
they hirpled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hirpling
you were hirpling
he/she/it was hirpling
we were hirpling
they were hirpling

PAST PARTICIPLE

hirpled

PAST PERFECT

I had hirpled
you had hirpled
he/she/it had hirpled
we had hirpled
they had hirpled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hirpling
you had been hirpling
he/she/it had been hirpling
we had been hirpling
they had been hirpling

PRESENT

I hirple
you hirple
he/she/it hirples
we hirple
they hirple

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hirpling
you are hirpling
he/she/it is hirpling
we are hirpling
they are hirpling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hirpling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hirpled
you have hirpled
he/she/it has hirpled
we have hirpled
they have hirpled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hirpling
you have been hirpling
he/she/it has been hirpling
we have been hirpling
they have been hirpling