HeyRuaHow to say “prostitute” in Irish
- Irish:
- striapach
- English:
- prostitute
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STRIH-uh-pukh” /ˈsˠtʲɾʲiəpˠəx/
Various forms
- Plural:
- striapacha (prostitutes)
- Genitive singular:
- striapaí, na striapaí (e.g. scéal na striapaí, the prostitute's story)
- Genitive plural:
- striapach, na striapach (e.g. saol na striapach, the life of prostitutes)
What does “striapach” mean?
- prostitute
- A woman who has sex with people for money.Also: whore, harlot, sex worker, strumpet.
“Striapach” with the article
The plural of prostitute in Irish is striapacha. Here is striapach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an striapach
the prostitute
No change after an
na striapacha
the prostitutes
Plural: no change after na
“Striapach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using striapach, the Irish word for prostitute.
Bhí striapach ina seasamh ag an gcúinne.
A prostitute was standing at the corner.
Labhair an striapach leis na póilíní.
The prostitute spoke to the police.
Ní raibh ainm na striapaí ar eolas acu.
They didn't know the prostitute's name.
Tá go leor striapacha ag obair sa chathair sin.
Lots of prostitutes work in that city.
Sa scéal, is striapach í an príomhcharachtar.
In the story, the main character is a prostitute.
Thug sé striapach uirthi le fearg.
He called her a whore out of anger.
Cabhraíonn an eagraíocht le striapacha éalú ón saol sin.
The organisation helps prostitutes escape that life.
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Prostitute in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prostitute?
The Irish for prostitute is striapach (pronounced “STRIH-uh-pukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is striapacha.
How do you pronounce striapach in Irish?
Striapach is said like “STRIH-uh-pukh” (IPA /ˈsˠtʲɾʲiəpˠəx/).
What is the plural of prostitute in Irish?
The plural of striapach is striapacha; with the article, na striapacha means “the prostitutes”. The genitive plural is striapach, as in saol na striapach (the life of prostitutes).
What is the Irish for 'brothel'?
A brothel is 'teach striapachais' or 'drúthlann'; prostitution itself is 'striapachas'.
