schwul

gay (male homosexual)

English translations

  1. 01

    gay

Word details

German meaning
Schwul bedeutet, dass ein Mann sich sexuell und/oder romantisch zu anderen Männern hingezogen fühlt.
English meaning
gay
Synonym
homosexuell
German example
Er ist schwul und hat einen Freund.
English example
He is gay and has a boyfriend.
Comparative
schwulerSuperlative: am schwulsten

Example sentences with “schwul”

  1. Er ist stolz darauf, schwul zu sein. (He is proud to be gay.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'schwul' a respectful term in German?

Yes, 'schwul' is the standard, neutral term for 'gay' in German when referring to men. It has lost its formerly pejorative connotations in modern usage.