HeyRuaHow to say “sex organ” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnéasorgán
- English:
- sex organ
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNYAYS-or-uh-gawn” /ˈɡʲnʲeːsˠˌɔɾˠəɡaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- gnéasorgáin (sex organs)
- Genitive singular:
- gnéasorgáin, an ghnéasorgáin (e.g. forbairt an ghnéasorgáin, development of the sex organ)
- Genitive plural:
- gnéasorgáin, na ngnéasorgáin (e.g. tinnis na ngnéasorgáin, diseases of the sex organs)
What does “gnéasorgán” mean?
- sex organ
- An organ of the body involved in sexual reproduction, such as the genitals.Also: sexual organ, genitals, reproductive organ, genital organ.
“Gnéasorgán” with the article
The plural of sex organ in Irish is gnéasorgáin. Here is gnéasorgán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnéasorgán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnéasorgán, the Irish word for sex organ.
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Sex organ in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sex organ?
The Irish for sex organ is gnéasorgán (pronounced “GNYAYS-or-uh-gawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnéasorgáin.
How do you pronounce gnéasorgán in Irish?
Gnéasorgán is said like “GNYAYS-or-uh-gawn” (IPA /ˈɡʲnʲeːsˠˌɔɾˠəɡaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of sex organ in Irish?
The plural of gnéasorgán is gnéasorgáin; with the article, na gnéasorgáin means “the sex organs”. The genitive plural is gnéasorgáin, as in tinnis na ngnéasorgáin (diseases of the sex organs).
Why does gnéasorgán change to ghnéasorgán or ngnéasorgán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnéasorgán becomes mo ghnéasorgán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnéasorgán (eclipsis).
How is 'gnéasorgán' formed?
It is a compound of 'gnéas' (sex) and 'orgán' (organ), so it literally means 'sex organ'. For the genitals in general, Irish also often uses 'baill ghiniúna' or 'orgáin ghiniúna'.
