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gay in Dutch

gay in Dutch is homofiel, homoseksueel, verwijfd — gay means homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.

gay in Dutch

homofiel
adj
(colloquial) Not heterosexual, not allosexual, or not cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
homoseksueel
adj
(colloquial) Not heterosexual, not allosexual, or not cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
verwijfd
adj
vrolijk
adj
(dated) Happy, joyful, and lively.
monter
adj
(dated) Happy, joyful, and lively.
goedgezind
adj
(dated) Happy, joyful, and lively.
opgetogen
adj
(dated) Happy, joyful, and lively.
uitgelaten
adj
(dated) Happy, joyful, and lively.
feestelijk
adj
(dated) Festive, bright, or colourful.
kleurrijk
adj
(dated) Festive, bright, or colourful.
homo
noun
(now, _, chiefly, in plural) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual.
homoseksueel
noun
(now, _, chiefly, in plural) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual.

What does "gay" mean?

  1. adj Homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.
    "He came out as gay to his family last year."
  2. adj Happy, carefree, and full of fun (an older, still-used sense, especially in older writing).
    "The children ran through the garden in gay abandon."
  3. noun A homosexual person, especially a man.
    "The bar was a popular meeting spot for gays in the city."

gay in a sentence

  • He came out as gay to his family last year.
  • The parade celebrated gay pride and LGBTQ+ rights.
  • The children ran through the garden in gay abandon.
  • The bar was a popular meeting spot for gays in the city.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gay" in Dutch?

"gay" in Dutch is homofiel, homoseksueel, verwijfd. gay means: Homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.

How do you use "gay" in a sentence?

Example: "He came out as gay to his family last year." In Dutch, "gay" is homofiel, homoseksueel, verwijfd.

Are there other ways to say "gay" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 11 translations listed for "gay": homofiel, homoseksueel, verwijfd, vrolijk, monter, goedgezind.

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