HeyRuaHow to say “adultery” in Irish
- Irish:
- adhaltranas
- English:
- adultery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EYE-ul-truh-nus” /ˈəil̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠən̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- adhaltranais, an adhaltranais (e.g. peaca an adhaltranais, the sin of adultery)
What does “adhaltranas” mean?
- adultery
- Sexual relations between a married person and someone who is not their husband or wife.Also: infidelity, unfaithfulness, cheating.
“Adhaltranas” with the article
Here is adhaltranas after the article (an t-alt).
“Adhaltranas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adhaltranas, the Irish word for adultery.
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Adultery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for adultery?
The Irish for adultery is adhaltranas (pronounced “EYE-ul-truh-nus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce adhaltranas in Irish?
Adhaltranas is said like “EYE-ul-truh-nus” (IPA /ˈəil̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠən̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does adhaltranas have a plural?
No plural form is given for adhaltranas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does adhaltranas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-adhaltranas (the adultery), a hadhaltranas (her adultery), a n-adhaltranas (their adultery).
How do you say 'to commit adultery' in Irish?
The usual phrase is 'adhaltranas a dhéanamh', as in 'Ná déan adhaltranas' (Thou shalt not commit adultery).
What is an adulterer called in Irish?
An adulterer is 'adhaltrach', a word related to 'adhaltranas'.
