HeyRuaHow to say “monogamy” in Irish
- Irish:
- monagamas
- English:
- monogamy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MON-uh-gum-us” /ˈmˠɔnˠəɡəmˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- monagamais, an mhonagamais (e.g. coincheap an mhonagamais, the concept of monogamy)
What does “monagamas” mean?
- monogamy
- The practice or state of being married to, or having a relationship with, only one partner at a time.Also: monogamous marriage, having one partner.
“Monagamas” with the article
Here is monagamas after the article (an t-alt).
an monagamas
the monogamy
No change after an
“Monagamas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using monagamas, the Irish word for monogamy.
Is é monagamas an gnáthnós sa tír seo.
Monogamy is the normal custom in this country.
Labhair an léachtóir faoin monagamas inniu.
The lecturer spoke about monogamy today.
Creideann siad go láidir i monagamas.
They believe strongly in monogamy.
Tá stair an mhonagamais an-suimiúil.
The history of monogamy is very interesting.
Cleachtann roinnt éan monagamas ar feadh a saoil.
Some birds practise monogamy for their whole lives.
Ní ghlacann gach cultúr leis an monagamas.
Not every culture accepts monogamy.
Scríobh sí aiste ar bhuntáistí an mhonagamais.
She wrote an essay on the advantages of monogamy.
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Monogamy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for monogamy?
The Irish for monogamy is monagamas (pronounced “MON-uh-gum-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce monagamas in Irish?
Monagamas is said like “MON-uh-gum-us” (IPA /ˈmˠɔnˠəɡəmˠəsˠ/).
Does monagamas have a plural?
No plural form is given for monagamas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does monagamas change to mhonagamas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhonagamas. After ár (our) it stays ár monagamas, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the opposite of 'monagamas'?
The opposite is 'polagamas' (polygamy), having more than one spouse at once; 'bigamas' is having two spouses.
