Korean word

동성연애

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongseongyeonae

Meaning

  • nounsame-sex love

Example

그는 동성연애를 지지한다.keu neun tong seong yeo nae reul chi ji han da

He supports same-sex relationships.

Illustration for 동성연애 (same-sex love)

More examples

사회에서 동성연애에 대한 논의가 늘고 있다.sa hoe e seo tong seong yeo nae e tae han no nui ga neul go it tta

Discussion of same-sex relationships is increasing in society.

Core concept

A romantic relationship between people of the same sex.

Common phrases

  • 동성연애를 지지하다tong seong yeo nae reul chi ji ha da

    support same-sex relationships

  • 동성연애를 반대하다tong seong yeo nae reul pan dae ha da

    oppose same-sex relationships

  • 동성연애의 합법화tong seong yeo nae ui hap ppeo pwa

    legalization of same-sex relationships

Similar words

동성애tongseongae: A pattern of romantic attraction toward people of the same sex.
동성 연인tongseong yeonin: Someone who has a same-sex romantic partner.
동성 커플tongseong keopeul: A pair of people of the same sex in a romantic partnership.

Definition in Korean

같은 성을 가진 사람 사이의 사랑이나 연애 관계를 의미하는 명사.ka teun seong eul ka jin sa ram sa i ui sa rang i na yeo nae kwan gye reul ui mi ha neun myeong sa

Word origin

동성 (dongseong, "same sex") combines with 연애 (yeonae, "romantic love") to form a noun for love between people of the same sex.

Usage tips

  • This noun presents the idea in a broad and somewhat formal way, so context helps show whether the focus is on love, dating, or a relationship.

Opposites

  • 이성연애iseongyeonaeopposite-sex relationshipsnoun
  • 이성애iseongaeheterosexualitynoun

Related words

  • 동성연애자tongseongyeonaejahomosexualnoun
  • 동성애tongseongaehomosexualitynoun

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