HeyRuaHow to say “lesbian” in Irish
- Irish:
- leispiach
- English:
- lesbian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LESH-pee-ukh” /ˈlʲɛʃpʲiəx/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leispiaigh (lesbians)
- Genitive singular:
- leispiaigh, an leispiaigh (e.g. scéal an leispiaigh, the lesbian's story)
- Genitive plural:
- leispiach, na leispiach (e.g. cearta na leispiach, lesbian rights)
What does “leispiach” mean?
- lesbian
- A woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to other women.Also: gay woman, homosexual woman.
“Leispiach” with the article
The plural of lesbian in Irish is leispiaigh. Here is leispiach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leispiach
the lesbian
No change after an
na leispiaigh
the lesbians
Plural: no change after na
“Leispiach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leispiach, the Irish word for lesbian.
Is leispiach í mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is a lesbian.
Labhair an leispiach faoina saol sa chlár.
The lesbian spoke about her life on the programme.
Bhí go leor leispiach ag an mórshiúl.
There were many lesbians at the parade.
Tháinig sí amach mar leispiach anuraidh.
She came out as a lesbian last year.
Tá an grúpa seo do leispiaigh óga.
This group is for young lesbians.
Scríobh sí leabhar faoi shaol an leispiaigh.
She wrote a book about the life of a lesbian.
Bhí leispiaigh agus fir aeracha i láthair.
Lesbians and gay men were present.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Lesbian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lesbian?
The Irish for lesbian is leispiach (pronounced “LESH-pee-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leispiaigh.
How do you pronounce leispiach in Irish?
Leispiach is said like “LESH-pee-ukh” (IPA /ˈlʲɛʃpʲiəx/).
What is the plural of lesbian in Irish?
The plural of leispiach is leispiaigh; with the article, na leispiaigh means “the lesbians”. The genitive plural is leispiach, as in cearta na leispiach (lesbian rights).
Can 'leispiach' be used as an adjective?
Yes, it is also used adjectivally, e.g. 'bean leispiach' (a lesbian woman), and the adjective 'aerach' (gay) is often used too.
