HeyRuaHow to say “homosexuality” in Irish
- Irish:
- homaighnéasacht
- English:
- homosexuality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “HOM-ee-gnyay-suhkht” /ˈhoməˌɟnʲeːsəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- homaighnéasachta, na homaighnéasachta (e.g. dí-choiriúlú na homaighnéasachta, the decriminalisation of homosexuality)
What does “homaighnéasacht” mean?
- homosexuality
- Sexual attraction to people of the same sex.Also: being gay, same-sex attraction.
“Homaighnéasacht” with the article
Here is homaighnéasacht after the article (an t-alt).
an homaighnéasacht
the homosexuality
No change after an
“Homaighnéasacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using homaighnéasacht, the Irish word for homosexuality.
Ní coir í an homaighnéasacht in Éirinn níos mó.
Homosexuality is no longer a crime in Ireland.
Díchoiriúlaíodh homaighnéasacht in Éirinn i 1993.
Homosexuality was decriminalised in Ireland in 1993.
Labhair an múinteoir faoin homaighnéasacht sa rang.
The teacher talked about homosexuality in class.
Tá dearcadh na ndaoine ar an homaighnéasacht athraithe.
People's attitude to homosexuality has changed.
Scríobh sí leabhar faoi stair na homaighnéasachta.
She wrote a book about the history of homosexuality.
Bhí an homaighnéasacht ina ábhar conspóide tráth.
Homosexuality was once a controversial subject.
Níor cheart do dhuine ar bith náire a bheith air faoina homaighnéasacht.
Nobody should be ashamed of their homosexuality.
Other nouns in Irish
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Homosexuality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for homosexuality?
The Irish for homosexuality is homaighnéasacht (pronounced “HOM-ee-gnyay-suhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce homaighnéasacht in Irish?
Homaighnéasacht is said like “HOM-ee-gnyay-suhkht” (IPA /ˈhoməˌɟnʲeːsəxt̪/).
Does homaighnéasacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for homaighnéasacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the everyday word for gay in Irish?
In everyday speech people usually say 'aerach' (gay); 'homaighnéasacht' is the more formal or technical term for homosexuality.
