homosexual person
die Homosexuelle, die Homosexuellen
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homosexual person
A person who is sexually and usually also romantically attracted to people of the same sex.
Als Homosexueller setzt er sich für die Gleichberechtigung schwuler Männer ein.
As a gay man, he advocates for equal rights for gay men.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Homosexuellen |
| genitive | der Homosexuellen |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Homosexuelle | die Homosexuellen |
| accusative | die Homosexuelle | die Homosexuellen |
| dative | der Homosexuellen | den Homosexuellen |
| genitive | der Homosexuellen | der Homosexuellen |
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'Der Homosexuelle' (homosexual person) is a nominalized adjective: the word 'homosexuell' (homosexual) is used to refer to a person and is therefore capitalized. In a sentence, it can appear like a noun with an article or a preposition.
Er sprach lange mit einem Homosexuellen über dessen Erfahrungen.
He spoke at length with a gay man about his experiences.
This term for a person often sounds matter-of-fact, formal, or technical and, depending on the context, can sound detached. In personal or sensitive conversations, you should therefore pay particular attention to the context and tone.
Der Bericht untersucht die Situation von Homosexuellen in verschiedenen Ländern.
The report examines the situation of gay people in various countries.
Common expressions include 'sich als Homosexueller outen' (to come out as a gay man), 'offen als Homosexueller leben' (to live openly as a gay man), and 'die Rechte von Homosexuellen schützen' (to protect the rights of gay people). After 'von', the noun referring to people is in the dative plural.
Er lebt seit vielen Jahren offen als Homosexueller und engagiert sich politisch.
He has lived openly as a gay man for many years and is politically active.
