gay in Irish
gay in Irish is bán, aerach, spéiriúil — gay means homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.
gay in Irish
bán
(colloquial) Not heterosexual, not allosexual, or not cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
aerach
(colloquial) Not heterosexual, not allosexual, or not cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
spéiriúil
(dated) Happy, joyful, and lively.
aerach
(now, _, chiefly, in plural) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual.
What does "gay" mean?
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adj Homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.
"He came out as gay to his family last year."
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adj Happy, carefree, and full of fun (an older, still-used sense, especially in older writing).
"The children ran through the garden in gay abandon."
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noun A homosexual person, especially a man.
"The bar was a popular meeting spot for gays in the city."
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gay in a sentence
- He came out as gay to his family last year.
- The parade celebrated gay pride and LGBTQ+ rights.
- The children ran through the garden in gay abandon.
- The bar was a popular meeting spot for gays in the city.
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What is "gay" in Irish?
"gay" in Irish is bán, aerach, spéiriúil. gay means: Homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.
How do you use "gay" in a sentence?
Example: "He came out as gay to his family last year." In Irish, "gay" is bán, aerach, spéiriúil.
Are there other ways to say "gay" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "gay": bán, aerach, spéiriúil.
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