HeyRuaHow to say “chastity” in Irish
- Irish:
- geanmnaíocht
- English:
- chastity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAN-uh-mnee-ukht” /ˈɟanəmˠn̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- geanmnaíochta, na geanmnaíochta (e.g. móid na geanmnaíochta, the vow of chastity)
What does “geanmnaíocht” mean?
- chastity
- The state of abstaining from sexual activity or of being sexually pure, especially for moral or religious reasons.Also: purity, continence, celibacy, virginity.
“Geanmnaíocht” with the article
Here is geanmnaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Geanmnaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geanmnaíocht, the Irish word for chastity.
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Chastity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chastity?
The Irish for chastity is geanmnaíocht (pronounced “GYAN-uh-mnee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce geanmnaíocht in Irish?
Geanmnaíocht is said like “GYAN-uh-mnee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɟanəmˠn̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does geanmnaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for geanmnaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does geanmnaíocht change to gheanmnaíocht or ngeanmnaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geanmnaíocht becomes mo gheanmnaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeanmnaíocht (eclipsis).
Is 'geanmnaíocht' the same as 'aontumha'?
'Geanmnaíocht' is chastity or sexual purity in general, while 'aontumha' specifically means celibacy, the unmarried state.
