HeyRuaHow to say “homosexual” in Irish
- Irish:
- homaighnéasach
- English:
- homosexual
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HOM-ee-nyay-suhkh” /ˈhoməˌɣʲnʲeːsˠəx/
- Plural:
- homaighnéasaigh (homosexuals)
- Genitive singular:
- homaighnéasaigh, an homaighnéasaigh (e.g. cearta an homaighnéasaigh, the rights of the homosexual)
- Genitive plural:
- homaighnéasach, na homaighnéasach (e.g. cearta na homaighnéasach, the rights of the homosexuals)
What does “homaighnéasach” mean?
- homosexual
- A person who is sexually attracted to people of the same sex.Also: gay person, gay man.
Other Irish words for homosexual: aerach (gay)
“Homaighnéasach” with the article
The plural of homosexual in Irish is homaighnéasaigh. Here is homaighnéasach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Homaighnéasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using homaighnéasach, the Irish word for homosexual.
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Homosexual in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for homosexual?
The Irish for homosexual is homaighnéasach (pronounced “HOM-ee-nyay-suhkh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is homaighnéasaigh.
How do you pronounce homaighnéasach in Irish?
Homaighnéasach is said like “HOM-ee-nyay-suhkh” (IPA /ˈhoməˌɣʲnʲeːsˠəx/).
What is the plural of homosexual in Irish?
The plural of homaighnéasach is homaighnéasaigh; with the article, na homaighnéasaigh means “the homosexuals”. The genitive plural is homaighnéasach, as in cearta na homaighnéasach (the rights of the homosexuals).
Is there a more everyday word than 'homaighnéasach'?
Yes, in everyday speech people often say 'aerach' (gay) as an adjective, for example 'fear aerach', while 'homaighnéasach' is more formal. For a woman, 'leispiach' (lesbian) is also used.
