HeyRuaHow to say “contraceptive” in Irish
- Irish:
- frithghiniúnach
- English:
- contraceptive
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIH-yin-yoo-nukh” /ˈfʲɾʲɪˌjɪnʲuːnəx/
- Plural:
- frithghiniúnaigh (contraceptives)
- Genitive singular:
- frithghiniúnaigh, an fhrithghiniúnaigh (e.g. úsáid an fhrithghiniúnaigh, use of the contraceptive)
- Genitive plural:
- frithghiniúnach, na bhfrithghiniúnach (e.g. díol na bhfrithghiniúnach, the sale of the contraceptives)
What does “frithghiniúnach” mean?
- contraceptive
- A device, pill or other means used to prevent pregnancy.Also: birth control, contraceptive pill, contraception.
“Frithghiniúnach” with the article
The plural of contraceptive in Irish is frithghiniúnaigh. Here is frithghiniúnach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frithghiniúnach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frithghiniúnach, the Irish word for contraceptive.
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Contraceptive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for contraceptive?
The Irish for contraceptive is frithghiniúnach (pronounced “FRIH-yin-yoo-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frithghiniúnaigh.
How do you pronounce frithghiniúnach in Irish?
Frithghiniúnach is said like “FRIH-yin-yoo-nukh” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪˌjɪnʲuːnəx/).
What is the plural of contraceptive in Irish?
The plural of frithghiniúnach is frithghiniúnaigh; with the article, na frithghiniúnaigh means “the contraceptives”. The genitive plural is frithghiniúnach, as in díol na bhfrithghiniúnach (the sale of the contraceptives).
Why does frithghiniúnach change to fhrithghiniúnach or bhfrithghiniúnach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frithghiniúnach becomes mo fhrithghiniúnach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrithghiniúnach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'frithghiniúnach' and 'frithghiniúint'?
'Frithghiniúint' is contraception as a practice, while 'frithghiniúnach' is a contraceptive, the thing used. 'Frithghiniúnach' is also used as an adjective, as in 'piollaire frithghiniúnach'.
