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 the orientation of a man who is attracted to men. Schwul specifically refers to male homosexuality and usually sounds more personal in everyday language, while homosexuell also includes other people and sounds more formal. Choose the word that fits the person and context.
Der offizielle Bericht beschreibt ihn als homosexuell und nennt keine weiteren persönlichen Details.
The official report describes him as homosexual and gives no further personal details.
Er ist schwul und spricht im Alltag offen über seinen Partner.
He is gay and speaks openly about his partner in everyday life.
