HeyRuaHow to say “lesbianism” in Irish
- Irish:
- leispiachas
- English:
- lesbianism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LESH-pee-uh-khus” /ˈlʲɛʃpʲiəxəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leispiachais, an leispiachais (e.g. stair an leispiachais, the history of lesbianism)
What does “leispiachas” mean?
- lesbianism
- Lesbianism is romantic or sexual attraction between women.Also: lesbian identity, female homosexuality.
“Leispiachas” with the article
Here is leispiachas after the article (an t-alt).
an leispiachas
the lesbianism
No change after an
“Leispiachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leispiachas, the Irish word for lesbianism.
Is ábhar tábhachtach é leispiachas sa litríocht.
Lesbianism is an important theme in literature.
Scríobh sí leabhar faoin leispiachas in Éirinn.
She wrote a book about lesbianism in Ireland.
Bhí an leispiachas faoi cheilt fadó.
Lesbianism was hidden long ago.
Labhair an léachtóir faoi stair an leispiachais.
The lecturer spoke about the history of lesbianism.
Níor tuigeadh leispiachas i gceart an uair sin.
Lesbianism wasn't properly understood back then.
Tá taighde á dhéanamh aici ar an leispiachas.
She is doing research on lesbianism.
Pléadh ceist an leispiachais sa chlár raidió.
The question of lesbianism was discussed on the radio programme.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Lesbianism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lesbianism?
The Irish for lesbianism is leispiachas (pronounced “LESH-pee-uh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce leispiachas in Irish?
Leispiachas is said like “LESH-pee-uh-khus” (IPA /ˈlʲɛʃpʲiəxəs/).
Does leispiachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for leispiachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the Irish for 'a lesbian'?
A lesbian is 'leispiach', and the adjective is also 'leispiach'; 'leispiachas' is the abstract noun 'lesbianism'.
