HeyRuaHow to say “gender-neutral” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhinscneach
- English:
- gender-neutral, genderless
- Word type:
- adjective
- More gender-neutral:
- níos neamhinscní
- Most gender-neutral:
- is neamhinscní
- Plural:
- neamhinscneacha
- Pronunciation:
- “nyow-EEN-shk-nyukh” /ˈnʲaunʲˌiːŋʃcnʲəx/
What does “neamhinscneach” mean?
“Neamhinscneach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gender-neutral
- Not referring to or marked for either male or female, as with words, language or facilities.Also: non-gendered, gender-inclusive, unisex.
1 other meaning: genderless
- 2genderless
- Describes a language or word that has no grammatical gender.Also: neuter, without gender.
“Neamhinscneach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neamhinscneach after téarma (term, masculine), after teanga (language, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neamhinscneacha.
More gender-neutral, most gender-neutral, very gender-neutral
Tá téarmaí neamhinscneacha níos coitianta anois. Gender-neutral terms are more common now.
| more gender-neutral | níos neamhinscní | in the past tense: ní ba neamhinscní |
|---|---|---|
| most gender-neutral | is neamhinscní | in the past tense: ba neamhinscní |
| as gender-neutral as | chomh neamhinscneach le | no change after chomh |
| very gender-neutral | an-neamhinscneach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too gender-neutral | róneamhinscneach | ró- lenites |
“Neamhinscneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Gender-neutral in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gender-neutral?
The Irish for gender-neutral is neamhinscneach (pronounced “nyow-EEN-shk-nyukh”). It comes after the noun: téarma neamhinscneach, a gender-neutral term; teanga neamhinscneach, a gender-neutral language.
How do you say more gender-neutral and most gender-neutral in Irish?
níos neamhinscní is more gender-neutral and is neamhinscní is most gender-neutral. In the past tense they become ní ba neamhinscní and ba neamhinscní.
What is the plural of neamhinscneach?
With a plural noun neamhinscneach becomes neamhinscneacha: téarmaí neamhinscneacha, teangacha neamhinscneacha.
How do you say very gender-neutral in Irish?
an-neamhinscneach. Too gender-neutral is róneamhinscneach, and as gender-neutral as is chomh neamhinscneach le.
Does neamhinscneach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhinscneach can mean gender-neutral or genderless, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'neamhinscneach' formed?
It combines the prefix 'neamh-' (not) with 'inscneach' (relating to gender), from 'inscne' (gender).
Is 'neamhinscneach' the same as 'neodrach'?
'Neodrach' is the usual grammatical term for neuter gender, while 'neamhinscneach' is mostly used for gender-neutral language or things.
