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Is The Sentence 'HE'S A GAY' Gramatically Correct? ? by adexeli(m): 8:12am On Jun 03, 2015 |
I'm really confused about this since the word gay started out as an 'adjective' and has already been integrated as a noun. . Some people feel . . The sentence 'I'M GAY' Is the gramatically plausible one as oppossed to 'I'M A GAY' . . I would kindly wanna ask if using 'a gay' is wrong . . For me I think some see it as an affront. . Please share your views 2 Likes |
Re: Is The Sentence 'HE'S A GAY' Gramatically Correct? ? by LarrySun(m): 8:34am On Jun 03, 2015 |
Gay, as an adjective, means Cheerful. And Gay, as a noun, means an Homosexual. If you say 'I'm gay', you definitely mean you're happy and ready for fun. However, 'I'm a gay' means 'I'm a homo.' Lol! |
Re: Is The Sentence 'HE'S A GAY' Gramatically Correct? ? by Khd95(m): 8:47am On Jun 03, 2015 |
Gay in its noun context must take d article 'A'... Otherwise it doesnt,bt folks doesnt care abt either it is in its noun or adjectival context,... |
Re: Is The Sentence 'HE'S A GAY' Gramatically Correct? ? by Nobody: 8:52am On Jun 03, 2015 |
LarrySun: It is grammatically correct but syntactically incorrect. I am gay means I am homosexual rather say I am happy or in a rucus mood. The context is understood in one way than another by general society. I only hear this sort of grammar in Igbo nollywood movies. I must to marry Ada I doesn't care He is a gay 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is The Sentence 'HE'S A GAY' Gramatically Correct? ? by xmileeasy: 9:41am On Jun 03, 2015 |
I think he's gay is correct |
Re: Is The Sentence 'HE'S A GAY' Gramatically Correct? ? by segedy: 10:06am On Jun 03, 2015 |
It's a slippery slope, but if you agree that "she's a lesbian" is correct then that premise should make "he's a gay" correct! |
Re: Is The Sentence 'HE'S A GAY' Gramatically Correct? ? by Nobody: 11:10am On Jun 03, 2015 |
LarrySun: But, I think I've noticed in modern usage the word 'gay', to mean 'homosexual', being used as an adjective, sir. 'A gay boy' to mean a 'homosexual boy'. This attachment is from the Google dictionary. Don't mind the bright shot, sir.
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Re: Is The Sentence 'HE'S A GAY' Gramatically Correct? ? by Nobody: 11:18am On Jun 03, 2015 |
adexeli: 'Gay' to mean 'homosexual' can both be used as a noun and as an adjective. So, 'I am gay' and 'I am a gay' would both be grammatically correct. Source: http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/gay&sa=U&ei=c9NuVc6lN8vdUfHagfAB&ved=0CAsQFjAB&usg=AFQjCNEe6-enot4V1N_-cOxKM4e716vZ7A |
Re: Is The Sentence 'HE'S A GAY' Gramatically Correct? ? by adexeli(m): 11:36am On Jun 03, 2015 |
segedy:Exactly what I think |
Re: Is The Sentence 'HE'S A GAY' Gramatically Correct? ? by ssultana(f): 8:27pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
voltron:Looooool! Did u have to add the last part? |
Re: Is The Sentence 'HE'S A GAY' Gramatically Correct? ? by nicholausian(m): 11:49pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
The word 'gay' is primarily an adjective by usage. In which case, the article 'a' can be used depending on context. 'I'm gay' is more correct in any sense of the word. Not to forget, that "gay' to mean happy is necessarily archaic and therefore, should be avoided in order not to mix meanings with the other controversial sense- homosexual. 'A' is mostly used with gay adjective, when it follows a noun, for example, 'a gay institution', 'a gay movie',etc. As a noun, the article cannot be used although, or else it will sound offensive. It is advisable to use its plural form, or the substitute gay man or gay woman. e.g (noun) Gays and lesbians were also in attendance. |
Re: Is The Sentence 'HE'S A GAY' Gramatically Correct? ? by senbonzakurakageyoshi(m): 7:40am On Jun 10, 2015 |
nicholausian: This exactly 1 Like |
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