HeyRuaHow to say “abortion” in Irish
- Irish:
- ginmhilleadh
- English:
- abortion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GYIN-vil-uh” /ˈɟɪnʲˌvʲɪlʲə/
- Plural:
- ginmhilltí (abortions)
- Genitive singular:
- ginmhillte, an ghinmhillte (e.g. reifreann an ghinmhillte, the abortion referendum)
- Genitive plural:
- ginmhilltí, na nginmhilltí (e.g. líon na nginmhilltí, the number of abortions)
What does “ginmhilleadh” mean?
- abortion
- The deliberate ending of a pregnancy so that the foetus does not survive.Also: termination of pregnancy, termination.
“Ginmhilleadh” with the article
The plural of abortion in Irish is ginmhilltí. Here is ginmhilleadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ginmhilleadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ginmhilleadh, the Irish word for abortion.
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Abortion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for abortion?
The Irish for abortion is ginmhilleadh (pronounced “GYIN-vil-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ginmhilltí.
How do you pronounce ginmhilleadh in Irish?
Ginmhilleadh is said like “GYIN-vil-uh” (IPA /ˈɟɪnʲˌvʲɪlʲə/).
What is the plural of abortion in Irish?
The plural of ginmhilleadh is ginmhilltí; with the article, na ginmhilltí means “the abortions”. The genitive plural is ginmhilltí, as in líon na nginmhilltí (the number of abortions).
Why does ginmhilleadh change to ghinmhilleadh or nginmhilleadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ginmhilleadh becomes mo ghinmhilleadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nginmhilleadh (eclipsis).
How is 'ginmhilleadh' built?
It combines 'gin' (foetus, offspring) and 'milleadh' (destruction, spoiling), so literally 'destruction of the foetus'.
Is 'ginmhilleadh' also used for a miscarriage?
No, 'ginmhilleadh' means a deliberate abortion. For a miscarriage the usual phrase is 'breith anabaí'.
