HeyRuaHow to say “asexual” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhghnéasach
- English:
- asexual, non-sexual
- Word type:
- adjective
- More asexual:
- níos neamhghnéasaí
- Most asexual:
- is neamhghnéasaí
- Plural:
- neamhghnéasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-yay-sukh” /ˈnʲaʊˌʝeːsˠəx/
What does “neamhghnéasach” mean?
“Neamhghnéasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- asexual
- Happening or reproducing without sex, as in some plants and simple organisms.Also: non-sexual, sexless, agamic.
1 other meaning: non-sexual
- 2non-sexual
- Not involving or relating to sex.Also: asexual, platonic.
“Neamhghnéasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhghnéasach after síol (seed, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhghnéasacha.
More asexual, most asexual, very asexual
Tá an modh seo níos neamhghnéasaí ná an ceann eile. This method is more asexual than the other one.
| more asexual | níos neamhghnéasaí | in the past tense: ní ba neamhghnéasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most asexual | is neamhghnéasaí | in the past tense: ba neamhghnéasaí |
| as asexual as | chomh neamhghnéasach le | no change after chomh |
| very asexual | an-neamhghnéasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too asexual | róneamhghnéasach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhghnéasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Asexual in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for asexual?
The Irish for asexual is neamhghnéasach (pronounced “NYAV-yay-sukh”). It comes after the noun: síol neamhghnéasach, an asexual seed; bean neamhghnéasach, an asexual woman.
How do you say more asexual and most asexual in Irish?
níos neamhghnéasaí is more asexual and is neamhghnéasaí is most asexual. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhghnéasaí and ba neamhghnéasaí.
What is the plural of neamhghnéasach?
With a plural noun neamhghnéasach becomes neamhghnéasacha: síolta neamhghnéasacha, mná neamhghnéasacha.
How do you say very asexual in Irish?
an-neamhghnéasach. Too asexual is róneamhghnéasach, and as asexual as is chomh neamhghnéasach le.
Does neamhghnéasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhghnéasach can mean asexual or non-sexual, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'neamhghnéasach'?
The opposite is 'gnéasach', meaning sexual, as in 'síolrú gnéasach' (sexual reproduction).
