homosexuality
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homosexuality
The sexual orientation in which a person feels emotionally, romantically, and/or sexually attracted primarily to people of their own gender.
Die gesellschaftliche Akzeptanz von Homosexualität hat in den letzten Jahrzehnten stark zugenommen.
Social acceptance of homosexuality has increased greatly in recent decades.
The word is made up of two parts: the Greek prefix 'homo-' (same) and the noun 'Sexualität' (sexuality). The ending '-tät' is often used in German to form abstract nouns.
Die Endung -tät findet man auch in Wörtern wie „Aktivität“ oder „Qualität“.
The ending -tät can also be found in words like 'Aktivität' (activity) or 'Qualität' (quality).
The very common adjective 'homosexuell' (homosexual) belongs to the same word family. It describes people or relationships that relate to homosexuality.
Er lebt seit vielen Jahren in einer homosexuellen Partnerschaft.
He has been living in a homosexual partnership for many years.
'Homosexualität' (homosexuality) is the neutral and formal term. It is used especially in factual, scientific, or official contexts.
In dem wissenschaftlichen Artikel geht es um die Geschichte der Homosexualität in Deutschland.
The scientific article is about the history of homosexuality in Germany.