HeyRuaHow to say “rape” in Irish
- Irish:
- banéigean
- English:
- rape
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAN-ay-gyan” /ˈbˠanˌeːɟən̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- banéigin, an bhanéigin (e.g. íospartach banéigin, rape victim)
What does “banéigean” mean?
- rape
- The crime of forcing a woman to have sexual intercourse against her will.Also: sexual assault, ravishment, violation.
“Banéigean” with the article
Here is banéigean after the article (an t-alt).
an banéigean
the rape
No change after an
“Banéigean” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using banéigean, the Irish word for rape.
Is coir an-tromchúiseach é banéigean.
Rape is a very serious crime.
Cúisíodh é i mbanéigean.
He was charged with rape.
Tuairiscíodh an banéigean do na gardaí.
The rape was reported to the police.
Tá ionad géarchéime banéigin sa chathair.
There is a rape crisis centre in the city.
Ciontaíodh é as banéigean anuraidh.
He was convicted of rape last year.
Labhair sí go hoscailte faoin mbanéigean.
She spoke openly about the rape.
Thug íospartach banéigin fianaise sa chúirt inniu.
A rape victim gave evidence in court today.
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Rape in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rape?
The Irish for rape is banéigean (pronounced “BAN-ay-gyan”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce banéigean in Irish?
Banéigean is said like “BAN-ay-gyan” (IPA /ˈbˠanˌeːɟən̪ˠ/).
Does banéigean have a plural?
No plural form is given for banéigean in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does banéigean change to bhanéigean or mbanéigean?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) banéigean becomes mo bhanéigean (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbanéigean (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'banéigean' and 'éigniú'?
'Banéigean' is the noun for rape, literally 'woman-force', while 'éigniú' is the verbal noun of 'éignigh', to rape or violate; both are used in legal Irish.
