HeyRuaHow to say “sexist” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnéasaíoch
- English:
- sexist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAY-suh-ee-ukh” /ˈɡnʲeːsˠiːəx/
- Plural:
- gnéasaígh (sexists)
- Genitive singular:
- gnéasaígh, an ghnéasaígh (e.g. tuairimí an ghnéasaígh, the sexist's opinions)
- Genitive plural:
- gnéasaíoch, na ngnéasaíoch (e.g. dearcadh na ngnéasaíoch, the attitude of sexists)
What does “gnéasaíoch” mean?
- sexist
- A person who discriminates against or holds prejudiced views about people because of their sex.Also: chauvinist, male chauvinist.
“Gnéasaíoch” with the article
The plural of sexist in Irish is gnéasaígh. Here is gnéasaíoch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnéasaíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnéasaíoch, the Irish word for sexist.
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Sexist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sexist?
The Irish for sexist is gnéasaíoch (pronounced “GNAY-suh-ee-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnéasaígh.
How do you pronounce gnéasaíoch in Irish?
Gnéasaíoch is said like “GNAY-suh-ee-ukh” (IPA /ˈɡnʲeːsˠiːəx/).
What is the plural of sexist in Irish?
The plural of gnéasaíoch is gnéasaígh; with the article, na gnéasaígh means “the sexists”. The genitive plural is gnéasaíoch, as in dearcadh na ngnéasaíoch (the attitude of sexists).
Why does gnéasaíoch change to ghnéasaíoch or ngnéasaíoch?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnéasaíoch becomes mo ghnéasaíoch (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnéasaíoch (eclipsis).
What is the word for the attitude itself, sexism?
Sexism is 'gnéasachas'; 'gnéasaíoch' is the person who holds such views.
