Sexuality in Irish (Gnéasacht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for sexuality?

The Irish for sexuality is gnéasacht (pronounced “GNAY-suh-khukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gnéasachtaí.

Q: What is the plural of sexuality in Irish?

The plural of gnéasacht is gnéasachtaí; with the article, na gnéasachtaí means “the sexualities”. The genitive plural is gnéasachtaí, as in éagsúlacht na ngnéasachtaí (the diversity of sexualities).

How to say “sexuality” in Irish

Irish:: gnéasacht
English:: sexuality
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “GNAY-suh-khukht” /ɟnʲeːsˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: gnéasachtaí (sexualities)
Genitive singular:: gnéasachta, na gnéasachta (e.g. ceisteanna na gnéasachta, questions of sexuality)
Genitive plural:: gnéasachtaí, na ngnéasachtaí (e.g. éagsúlacht na ngnéasachtaí, the diversity of sexualities)

What does “gnéasacht” mean?

sexuality: A person's sexual nature, feelings and orientation, or the quality of being sexual.Also: sexual orientation, sexual nature.

“Gnéasacht” with the article

The plural of sexuality in Irish is gnéasachtaí. Here is gnéasacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ghnéasacht

the sexuality

Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)

na gnéasachtaí

the sexualities

Plural: no change after na

“Gnéasacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gnéasacht, the Irish word for sexuality.

Is cuid thábhachtach den duine í an ghnéasacht.

Sexuality is an important part of a person.

Labhair sí go hoscailte faoina gnéasacht.

She spoke openly about her sexuality.

Ní ceart duine a cháineadh mar gheall ar a ghnéasacht.

Nobody should be criticised because of his sexuality.

Tá leabhar nua aige ar stair na gnéasachta.

He has a new book on the history of sexuality.

Pléitear gnéasacht agus caidrimh sa rang.

Sexuality and relationships are discussed in the class.

Tá meas ar gach gnéasacht sa chlub seo.

Every sexuality is respected in this club.

Bíonn daoine óga ag smaoineamh ar a ngnéasacht.

Young people think about their sexuality.

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Sexuality in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sexuality?

The Irish for sexuality is gnéasacht (pronounced “GNAY-suh-khukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gnéasachtaí.

How do you pronounce gnéasacht in Irish?

Gnéasacht is said like “GNAY-suh-khukht” (IPA /ɟnʲeːsˠəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of sexuality in Irish?

The plural of gnéasacht is gnéasachtaí; with the article, na gnéasachtaí means “the sexualities”. The genitive plural is gnéasachtaí, as in éagsúlacht na ngnéasachtaí (the diversity of sexualities).

Why does gnéasacht change to ghnéasacht or ngnéasacht?

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

What is the difference between 'gnéasacht' and 'gnéas'?

'Gnéas' means sex (the category or the act), while 'gnéasacht' means sexuality, a person's sexual nature or orientation.

Sexuality in Irish (Gnéasacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage