HeyRuaHow to say “sexism” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnéasaíochas
- English:
- sexism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAY-suh-hee-uh-khus” /ˈɡnʲeːsˠəiːəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- gnéasaíochais, an ghnéasaíochais (e.g. fadhb an ghnéasaíochais, the problem of sexism)
What does “gnéasaíochas” mean?
- sexism
- Prejudice or discrimination against people because of their sex, especially against women.Also: sex discrimination, gender discrimination, chauvinism.
“Gnéasaíochas” with the article
Here is gnéasaíochas after the article (an t-alt).
an gnéasaíochas
the sexism
No change after an
“Gnéasaíochas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnéasaíochas, the Irish word for sexism.
Is fadhb mhór é an gnéasaíochas san ionad oibre.
Sexism is a big problem in the workplace.
Ní ghlacfaimid le gnéasaíochas ar bith anseo.
We will not accept any sexism here.
Labhair sí amach in aghaidh an ghnéasaíochais.
She spoke out against sexism.
Tá gnéasaíochas le feiceáil i bhfógraíocht go minic.
Sexism is often seen in advertising.
Cuireadh gnéasaíochas ina leith tar éis na cainte.
He was accused of sexism after the speech.
Bhí blas an ghnéasaíochais ar an scéal sin.
That story had a whiff of sexism about it.
Caithfimid deireadh a chur leis an ngnéasaíochas sa spórt.
We must put an end to sexism in sport.
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Sexism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sexism?
The Irish for sexism is gnéasaíochas (pronounced “GNAY-suh-hee-uh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gnéasaíochas in Irish?
Gnéasaíochas is said like “GNAY-suh-hee-uh-khus” (IPA /ˈɡnʲeːsˠəiːəxəsˠ/).
Does gnéasaíochas have a plural?
No plural form is given for gnéasaíochas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gnéasaíochas change to ghnéasaíochas or ngnéasaíochas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnéasaíochas becomes mo ghnéasaíochas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnéasaíochas (eclipsis).
How do I say 'sexist' in Irish?
The adjective is 'gnéasaíoch', for example 'ráiteas gnéasaíoch' (a sexist remark).
