HeyRuaHow to say “polygamy” in Irish
- Irish:
- polagamas
- English:
- polygamy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POL-uh-gum-us” /ˈpˠɔl̪ˠəɡəmˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- polagamais, an pholagamais (e.g. cleachtadh an pholagamais, the practice of polygamy)
What does “polagamas” mean?
- polygamy
- The practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time.Also: plural marriage.
“Polagamas” with the article
Here is polagamas after the article (an t-alt).
an polagamas
the polygamy
No change after an
“Polagamas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using polagamas, the Irish word for polygamy.
Tá polagamas mídhleathach in Éirinn.
Polygamy is illegal in Ireland.
Ceadaítear an polagamas i roinnt tíortha.
Polygamy is permitted in some countries.
Labhair an léachtóir faoi stair an pholagamais.
The lecturer spoke about the history of polygamy.
Cuireadh cosc ar an bpolagamas sa naoú haois déag.
Polygamy was banned in the nineteenth century.
Bhí polagamas coitianta i measc na ríthe fadó.
Polygamy was common among kings long ago.
Is coir é an polagamas faoin dlí.
Polygamy is a crime under the law.
Scríobh sí aiste ar pholagamas sa tsochaí.
She wrote an essay on polygamy in society.
Other nouns in Irish
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Polygamy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for polygamy?
The Irish for polygamy is polagamas (pronounced “POL-uh-gum-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce polagamas in Irish?
Polagamas is said like “POL-uh-gum-us” (IPA /ˈpˠɔl̪ˠəɡəmˠəsˠ/).
Does polagamas have a plural?
No plural form is given for polagamas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does polagamas change to pholagamas or bpolagamas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) polagamas becomes mo pholagamas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpolagamas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'polagamas' and 'bigamas'?
'Polagamas' is having several spouses as a practice or custom, while 'bigamas' is the crime of marrying someone while already married.
