heterosexual
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heterosexual
Describing the sexual orientation in which a person feels romantic and/or sexual attraction primarily toward people of the other sex.
Er identifiziert sich als heterosexueller Mann.
He identifies as a heterosexual man.
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The word comes from Greek. The prefix 'hetero-' means 'other' or 'different.' 'Heterosexuell' (heterosexual) therefore describes sexual attraction to the 'other' or different sex.
Die Vorsilbe „hetero-“ findet man auch in anderen Wörtern wie „heterogen“.
The prefix 'hetero-' is also found in other words such as 'heterogen' (heterogeneous).
The word can be used as a normal adjective before a noun or after a verb like 'sein' (to be). It is also often used as a noun to refer to a person.
Sie lebt in einer heterosexuellen Partnerschaft.
She lives in a heterosexual relationship.
Nicht jeder in der Gruppe ist heterosexuell.
Not everyone in the group is heterosexual.
Er ist ein Heterosexueller.
He is a heterosexual.
'Heterosexuell' (heterosexual) is the neutral and formally correct term. In informal everyday language, the shortened form 'hetero' (straight) is often used.
Auf die Frage nach seiner Orientierung antwortete er: „Ich bin hetero.“
When asked about his orientation, he answered, 'I'm straight.'
