HeyRuaHow to say “conception” in Irish
- Irish:
- giniúint
- English:
- conception, generation, germination, embryo
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- gin, to beget (ag giniúint, begetting)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GIN-oo-int” /ˈɟɪnʲuːnʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- giniúintí (conceptions)
- Genitive singular:
- giniúna, na giniúna (e.g. baill ghiniúna, reproductive organs)
- Genitive plural:
- giniúintí, na nginiúintí (e.g. líon na nginiúintí, the number of conceptions)
What does “giniúint” mean?
“Giniúint” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- conception
- The verbal noun of 'gin': the act of conceiving or begetting offspring; procreation.Also: procreation, begetting, reproduction.
3 other meanings: generation or germination or embryo
- 2generation
- The producing of something, especially the generating of electricity or power.Also: production, generating.
- 3germination
- The sprouting or germinating of a seed or potato.Also: sprouting, sprout.
- 4embryo
- An embryo, or offspring and progeny that are begotten.Also: progeny, offspring.
“Giniúint” as a verbal noun
After ag, giniúint means begetting: it is the verbal noun of the verb gin (to beget). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Giniúint” with the article
The plural of conception in Irish is giniúintí. Here is giniúint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Giniúint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giniúint, the Irish word for conception.
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Conception in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conception?
The Irish for conception is giniúint (pronounced “GIN-oo-int”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is giniúintí. Depending on context it can also mean generation or germination or embryo.
How do you pronounce giniúint in Irish?
Giniúint is said like “GIN-oo-int” (IPA /ˈɟɪnʲuːnʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of conception in Irish?
The plural of giniúint is giniúintí; with the article, na giniúintí means “the conceptions”. The genitive plural is giniúintí, as in líon na nginiúintí (the number of conceptions).
Does giniúint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Giniúint can mean conception, generation, germination or embryo, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does giniúint change to ghiniúint or nginiúint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giniúint becomes mo ghiniúint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nginiúint (eclipsis).
How does 'giniúint' differ from 'breith'?
'Giniúint' is conception or begetting, while 'breith' is the birth itself; 'Giniúint Chríost' refers traditionally to the Nativity.
What is 'gin' as a noun?
'Gin' means a foetus or begotten being, and the verb 'gin' means to beget or generate, giving the verbal noun 'giniúint'.
