HeyRuaHow to say “feminine gender” in Irish
- Irish:
- baininscne
- English:
- feminine gender
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAN-in-shkn-uh” /ˈbanʲənʲʃcnʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- baininscne, na baininscne (e.g. inscne na baininscne, the feminine gender)
What does “baininscne” mean?
- feminine gender
- In grammar, the feminine gender, one of the two genders of Irish nouns.Also: feminine, feminine noun, gender.
“Baininscne” with the article
Here is baininscne after the article (an t-alt).
“Baininscne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baininscne, the Irish word for feminine gender.
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Feminine gender in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for feminine gender?
The Irish for feminine gender is baininscne (pronounced “BAN-in-shkn-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce baininscne in Irish?
Baininscne is said like “BAN-in-shkn-uh” (IPA /ˈbanʲənʲʃcnʲə/).
Does baininscne have a plural?
No plural form is given for baininscne in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does baininscne change to bhaininscne or mbaininscne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baininscne becomes mo bhaininscne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaininscne (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'baininscne' and 'baininscneach'?
'Baininscne' is the noun meaning the feminine gender, while 'baininscneach' is the adjective 'feminine', as in 'ainmfhocal baininscneach'.
What is the masculine equivalent?
The masculine gender is 'firinscne', and the general word for grammatical gender is 'inscne'.
