HeyRuaHow to say “sexual” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnéasach
- English:
- sexual, sexy
- Word type:
- adjective
- More sexual:
- níos gnéasaí
- Most sexual:
- is gnéasaí
- Plural:
- gnéasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAY-sukh” /ˈɡnʲeːsˠəx/
What does “gnéasach” mean?
“Gnéasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sexual
- Relating to sex or to sexual activity.Also: sex, of sex.
1 other meaning: sexy
- 2sexy
- Sexually attractive or suggestive.Also: sensual, sexually attractive.
“Gnéasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is gnéasach after gníomh (act, masculine), after sláinte (health, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: sláinte ghnéasach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: gníomh gnéasach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, gnéasacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: sláintí gnéasacha.
More sexual, most sexual, very sexual
Bhí an fógra nua níos gnéasaí ná an seancheann. The new advertisement was sexier than the old one.
| more sexual | níos gnéasaí | in the past tense: ní ba ghnéasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most sexual | is gnéasaí | in the past tense: ba ghnéasaí |
| as sexual as | chomh gnéasach le | no change after chomh |
| very sexual | an-ghnéasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too sexual | róghnéasach | ró- lenites |
“Gnéasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Sexual in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sexual?
The Irish for sexual is gnéasach (pronounced “GNAY-sukh”). It comes after the noun: gníomh gnéasach, a sexual act; sláinte ghnéasach, sexual health.
How do you say more sexual and most sexual in Irish?
níos gnéasaí is more sexual and is gnéasaí is most sexual. In the past tense they become ní ba ghnéasaí and ba ghnéasaí.
Why does gnéasach become ghnéasach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So sláinte ghnéasach (sexual health) but gníomh gnéasach (a sexual act), because gníomh is masculine.
What is the plural of gnéasach?
With a plural noun gnéasach becomes gnéasacha: gníomhartha gnéasacha, sláintí gnéasacha.
How do you say very sexual in Irish?
an-ghnéasach. Too sexual is róghnéasach, and as sexual as is chomh gnéasach le.
Does gnéasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gnéasach can mean sexual or sexy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'gnéasach' and 'collaí'?
'Gnéasach' is the modern neutral word for sexual, as in 'ciapadh gnéasach'. 'Collaí' means carnal or of the flesh and is more literary or religious in tone.
