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sex
Körperliche Nähe zwischen Menschen mit Lust und Berührung.
Definition & meaning
Sex means sexual activity, especially sexual intercourse. It can also refer more broadly to sexuality as a topic.
- Sie haben Sex. — They are having sex.
- Im Film geht es auch um Sex. — The film also deals with sex.
Grammar & Word origin
Sex is a masculine noun: der Sex. It is generally used without a plural.
The word was borrowed from English, ultimately from Latin sexus, meaning “sex” or “gender.” Unlike English sex, German Sex usually does not mean biological sex; for that, German uses Geschlecht .
Synonyms & antonyms
- Geschlechtsverkehr — “sexual intercourse”; more formal and specific.
- Beischlaf — “intercourse”; formal or old-fashioned.
- Sexualität — “sexuality”; a broader term covering sexual feelings, identity and behavior.
There is no direct antonym. Enthaltsamkeit means “abstinence” and can refer to refraining from sex.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Wir sprechen über Sex und Gesundheit.noun
We are talking about sex and health.
Sex spielt in der Beziehung eine wichtige Rolle.noun
Sex plays an important role in the relationship.
Viele Leute mögen es nicht, offen über Sex zu reden.noun
Many people do not like to talk openly about sex.
Gab es in dem Film viele Szenen mit Sex?noun
Were there many scenes with sex in the movie?
Es gibt viele Bücher über sicheren Sex.noun
There are many books about safe sex.
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