outen
come out
The German word "outen" is a verb that means "to come out" or "to disclose one's sexual orientation". It is derived from the English term "to out" and has been incorporated into German slang. It is primarily used in discussions related to sexuality and identity. Similar phrases in German include "sich outen" (to come out) and "sich offenbaren" (to reveal oneself). The key distinction is that "outen" specifically refers to revealing one's sexual orientation, while "sich offenbaren" can be more broadly applied to any type of personal revelation.
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Examples
Sie outete sich vor ihren Kollegen als lesbisch.verb
She came out as a lesbian to her colleagues.
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