Sexism in Irish (Gnéasachas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for sexism?

The Irish for sexism is gnéasachas (pronounced “GNAY-suh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “sexism” in Irish

Irish:: gnéasachas
English:: sexism
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “GNAY-suh-khus” /ˈɟnʲeːsˠəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: gnéasachais, an ghnéasachais (e.g. fadhb an ghnéasachais, the problem of sexism)

What does “gnéasachas” mean?

sexism: Unfair treatment of or prejudice against people because of their sex, especially against women.Also: sex discrimination, gender discrimination, sexist attitude.

“Gnéasachas” with the article

Here is gnéasachas after the article (an t-alt).

an gnéasachas

the sexism

No change after an

“Gnéasachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gnéasachas, the Irish word for sexism.

Is fadhb mhór é an gnéasachas san ionad oibre.

Sexism is a big problem in the workplace.

Ní ghlacfaimid le gnéasachas ar bith anseo.

We will not accept any sexism here.

Labhair sí amach in aghaidh an ghnéasachais.

She spoke out against sexism.

Tá gnéasachas fós le feiceáil sna meáin.

Sexism can still be seen in the media.

Cuireadh gnéasachas ina leith tar éis na cainte.

He was accused of sexism after the speech.

Bhí sé ag déanamh staidéir ar ghnéasachas sa spórt.

He was studying sexism in sport.

Is cineál leatroim é an gnéasachas.

Sexism is a kind of discrimination.

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Sexism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sexism?

The Irish for sexism is gnéasachas (pronounced “GNAY-suh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce gnéasachas in Irish?

Gnéasachas is said like “GNAY-suh-khus” (IPA /ˈɟnʲeːsˠəxəsˠ/).

Does gnéasachas have a plural?

No plural form is given for gnéasachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does gnéasachas change to ghnéasachas or ngnéasachas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnéasachas becomes mo ghnéasachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnéasachas (eclipsis).

How do I say 'sexist' as an adjective?

Use 'gnéasaíoch', for example 'ráiteas gnéasaíoch', a sexist statement.

What is the parallel word for racism?

Racism is 'ciníochas', formed like 'gnéasachas' with the ending -achas or -íochas meaning '-ism'.

Sexism in Irish (Gnéasachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage