German word

Homosexuelle

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌhomosɛksuˈɛlə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)gay man

Example

Der Homosexuelle hat seinen Partner vorgestellt.

The gay man introduced his partner.

Illustration for Homosexuelle (gay man)

More examples

Viele Homosexuelle berichten von Erfahrungen mit Diskriminierung.

Many gay men report experiences of discrimination.

Core concept

A man whose romantic or sexual orientation is toward his own sex rather than another sex.

Common phrases

  • Rechte von Homosexuellen

    rights of gay men

  • Diskriminierung von Homosexuellen

    discrimination against gay men

  • Schutz für Homosexuelle

    protection for gay men

Similar words

Schwuler: A colloquial term for a man attracted romantically or sexually to other men.
Lesbe: A term for a woman attracted romantically or sexually to other women.
Gay: An everyday term, often for a man attracted romantically or sexually to other men.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die emotional oder sexuell zum gleichen Geschlecht hingezogen ist.

Word origin

German formed homosexuell from the Greek element homo- meaning "same" and the Latin noun sexus meaning "sex", then uses the adjective as a noun here.

Usage tips

  • As a nominalized adjective, the form changes like an adjective: der Homosexuelle, ein Homosexueller, and die Homosexuellen.

Opposites

  • Heterosexuelleheterosexualsnoun

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