sexuell
sexual
Relating to sexuality, sex or gender, or sexual intercourse.
EXAMPLE
Im Biologieunterricht sprachen sie über die sexuelle Fortpflanzung von Pflanzen.
In biology class, they talked about sexual reproduction in plants.
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Meanings
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Word structure
The ending '-uell' is typical for adjectives that come from Latin or other international languages. It helps you recognize words like 'kulturell' (cultural), 'visuell' (visual), or 'manuell' (manual) as adjectives.
EXAMPLE
Für den Job sind manuelle Fähigkeiten wichtig.
Manual skills are important for the job.
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'Sexuell' (sexual) is a neutral and often formal term that is frequently used in scientific, legal, or medical contexts. In everyday language, there are often other, more direct expressions.
EXAMPLE
Der Biologe hielt einen Vortrag über sexuelle Selektion im Tierreich.
The biologist gave a lecture on sexual selection in the animal kingdom.
Typical collocations
'Sexuell' (sexual) is part of many important fixed terms. These include 'sexuelle Orientierung' (sexual orientation), 'sexuelle Belästigung' (sexual harassment), and 'sexuelle Aufklärung' (sex education).
EXAMPLE
Sexuelle Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz ist verboten.
Sexual harassment in the workplace is prohibited.
Compare with
sexuell vs erotisch
erotic
Sexuell refers objectively to sexuality or sexual intercourse. Erotisch additionally emphasizes a sensual or sexually stimulating effect. Use sexuell when the connection itself is meant, and erotisch when an arousing atmosphere, depiction, or quality is the focus.
sexuell
Die Beratung informiert Jugendliche über sexuelle Gesundheit.
The counseling session provides teenagers with information about sexual health.
erotisch
Das Bild wirkt durch seine weiche Beleuchtung und die Körperhaltung erotisch.
The soft lighting and the pose make the picture look erotic.
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