HeyRuaHow to say “prostitution” in Irish
- Irish:
- striapachas
- English:
- prostitution
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STREE-uh-puh-khus” /ˈsˠtʲɾʲiəpˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- striapachais, an striapachais (e.g. dlíthe striapachais, prostitution laws)
What does “striapachas” mean?
- prostitution
- The practice of having sex with people in exchange for money.Also: harlotry, whoring, sex work.
“Striapachas” with the article
Here is striapachas after the article (an t-alt).
an striapachas
the prostitution
No change after an
“Striapachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using striapachas, the Irish word for prostitution.
Tá striapachas mídhleathach sa tír seo.
Prostitution is illegal in this country.
Labhair an tuairisc faoin striapachas sa chathair.
The report spoke about prostitution in the city.
Bhí sí gafa i saol an striapachais.
She was trapped in the world of prostitution.
Tá díospóireacht ar siúl faoi striapachas a dhíchoiriú.
There is a debate about decriminalising prostitution.
Cuireadh cosc ar an striapachas sa bhliain sin.
Prostitution was banned that year.
Is minic a bhaineann gáinneáil daoine le striapachas.
Human trafficking is often linked to prostitution.
Thug na gardaí aghaidh ar fhadhb an striapachais.
The police tackled the problem of prostitution.
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Prostitution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prostitution?
The Irish for prostitution is striapachas (pronounced “STREE-uh-puh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce striapachas in Irish?
Striapachas is said like “STREE-uh-puh-khus” (IPA /ˈsˠtʲɾʲiəpˠəxəsˠ/).
Does striapachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for striapachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the Irish for a prostitute?
A prostitute is 'striapach' (feminine), and the practice is 'striapachas'; a brothel is 'drúthlann'.
