HeyRuaHow to say “sex education” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnéasoideachas
- English:
- sex education
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAY-us-ed-ukh-us” /ˈɡɲeːsˌɛdʲəxəs/
- Genitive singular:
- gnéasoideachais, an ghnéasoideachais (e.g. rang gnéasoideachais, sex education class)
What does “gnéasoideachas” mean?
- sex education
- Teaching about human sexuality, reproduction and relationships, especially in schools.Also: sex ed, sexual education, relationships and sexuality education.
“Gnéasoideachas” with the article
Here is gnéasoideachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Gnéasoideachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnéasoideachas, the Irish word for sex education.
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Sex education in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sex education?
The Irish for sex education is gnéasoideachas (pronounced “GNAY-us-ed-ukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gnéasoideachas in Irish?
Gnéasoideachas is said like “GNAY-us-ed-ukh-us” (IPA /ˈɡɲeːsˌɛdʲəxəs/).
Does gnéasoideachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for gnéasoideachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gnéasoideachas change to ghnéasoideachas or ngnéasoideachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnéasoideachas becomes mo ghnéasoideachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnéasoideachas (eclipsis).
How is gnéasoideachas formed?
It is a compound of gnéas (sex) and oideachas (education), so it behaves like oideachas: masculine, genitive gnéasoideachais.
