Outing

derNoun

coming out (LGBTQ+)

English translations

  1. 01

    outing

  2. 02

    trip

  3. 03

    excursion

Word details

German meaning
Die öffentliche Bekanntmachung der sexuellen Orientierung oder Geschlechtsidentität einer Person ohne deren Zustimmung.
English meaning
Outing
Synonym
Enthüllung, Offenlegung
German example
Das Outing des Politikers sorgte für Aufsehen.
English example
The outing of the politician caused a stir.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Outing
Plural Form
die Outings

Example sentences with “Outing”

  1. Sein Outing war für seine Freunde keine Überraschung. (His coming out was no surprise to his friends.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Outing' used in German exactly like in English?

Yes, 'das Outing' is the standard term in German for the act of disclosing one's sexual orientation or gender identity.