HeyRuaHow to say “heterosexuality” in Irish
- Irish:
- heitrighnéasacht
- English:
- heterosexuality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “HET-rih-nyay-suhkht” /ˈhɛtʲɾʲiˌnʲeːsəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- heitrighnéasachta, na heitrighnéasachta (e.g. coincheap na heitrighnéasachta, the concept of heterosexuality)
What does “heitrighnéasacht” mean?
- heterosexuality
- Sexual attraction to people of the opposite sex.Also: being straight, heterosexual orientation.
“Heitrighnéasacht” with the article
Here is heitrighnéasacht after the article (an t-alt).
an heitrighnéasacht
the heterosexuality
No change after an
“Heitrighnéasacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using heitrighnéasacht, the Irish word for heterosexuality.
Is gnéaschlaonadh í an heitrighnéasacht.
Heterosexuality is a sexual orientation.
Pléadh an heitrighnéasacht agus an homaighnéasacht sa rang.
Heterosexuality and homosexuality were discussed in class.
Ní ceart glacadh leis gur gnách an heitrighnéasacht amháin.
We shouldn't assume only heterosexuality is normal.
Scríobh sí aiste ar stair na heitrighnéasachta.
She wrote an essay on the history of heterosexuality.
Tá cur síos ar heitrighnéasacht sa leabhar seo.
There is a description of heterosexuality in this book.
Labhair an léachtóir faoi heitrighnéasacht agus faoin tsochaí.
The lecturer spoke about heterosexuality and society.
Bhí an t-alt faoi thuiscintí ar an heitrighnéasacht.
The article was about understandings of heterosexuality.
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Heterosexuality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heterosexuality?
The Irish for heterosexuality is heitrighnéasacht (pronounced “HET-rih-nyay-suhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce heitrighnéasacht in Irish?
Heitrighnéasacht is said like “HET-rih-nyay-suhkht” (IPA /ˈhɛtʲɾʲiˌnʲeːsəxt̪ˠ/).
Does heitrighnéasacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for heitrighnéasacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the adjective and the word for a heterosexual person?
The adjective is 'heitrighnéasach' (heterosexual), and it can also be used as a noun for a heterosexual person.
