English–German

“gay men” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃvuːlə/

Example

Viele Schwule wohnen in dieser Stadt.

Many gay men live in this city.

Illustration for Schwule (gay men)

How to say “gay men” in German

“Gay men” in German is Schwule.

A city map marked with a community label for men sharing a gay identity.

Full entry for Schwule: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Schwule

Man trifft Schwule oft in Stadtvierteln mit vielen Bars.

People often meet gay men in neighborhoods with many bars.

Tips for using Schwule

  • After a definite article, the plural is die Schwulen, while a bare quantifier gives forms such as viele Schwule.

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