homosexual
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homosexual
Describes a person who is sexually and emotionally attracted to people of the same sex.
Er lebt seit vielen Jahren offen homosexuell und engagiert sich für die Rechte der LGBTQ+-Community.
He has lived openly as a homosexual man for many years and is active in advocating for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
The word is made up of the Greek prefix 'homo-' (same) and 'sexuell' (sexual). It therefore describes sexual attraction to the same sex.
Die Vorsilbe „homo-“ findet man auch in Wörtern wie „homogen“.
The prefix 'homo-' is also found in words like 'homogen' (homogeneous).
'Homosexuell' (homosexual) can also be used as an adverb to describe how someone lives or feels. It is then usually used in connection with a verb.
Viele Paare möchten offen homosexuell leben können, ohne diskriminiert zu werden.
Many couples want to be able to live openly as homosexual people without being discriminated against.
'Homosexuell' (homosexual) is a neutral and factual term. It is often used in formal, official, or scientific contexts.
In dem Bericht wird die rechtliche Situation homosexueller Menschen analysiert.
The report analyzes the legal situation of homosexual people.
The adjective is often used in combination with people or relationships. Typical collocations are 'homosexuelle Paare' (homosexual couples), 'homosexuelle Menschen' (homosexual people), or 'eine homosexuelle Beziehung' (a homosexual relationship).
Der Film erzählt die Geschichte eines homosexuellen Paares im letzten Jahrhundert.
The film tells the story of a homosexual couple in the last century.
gay
'schwul' and 'homosexuell' can both describe that a man loves men or is attracted to men. 'schwul' is very common in everyday language and sounds more personal and direct. 'homosexuell' is more general and can be used for people of any gender; it often sounds more factual or official. Learners may confuse the words because, when referring to men, they often mean the same thing. If you are talking about a man, 'schwul' sounds very natural. If you want to speak neutrally, medically, officially, or generally about orientation, 'homosexuell' is more appropriate.
Im Kurs sprechen wir darüber, dass homosexuelle Menschen die gleichen Rechte haben.
In the course, we talk about the fact that homosexual people have the same rights.
Adam ist schwul und spricht offen über seinen Freund.
Adam is gay and speaks openly about his boyfriend.