sex in German
sex in German is Geschlecht, Sex, Geschlechtsverkehr — sex means the biological category — male or female — based on reproductive roles.
sex in German
Geschlecht
Sex
Sex
(uncountable) Sexual activity, usually sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier. [from 1899]
Geschlechtsverkehr
(uncountable) Sexual activity, usually sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier. [from 1899]
Geschlecht
(uncountable) Sexual activity, usually sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier. [from 1899]
sexen
(zoology, transitive) To determine the sex of (an animal).
das Geschlecht bestimmen
(zoology, transitive) To determine the sex of (an animal).
Sex haben
(chiefly, US, colloquial, transitive) To have sex with.
Sex haben mit
(chiefly, US, colloquial, transitive) To have sex with.
Sex haben
(chiefly, US, colloquial, intransitive) To have sex.
What does "sex" mean?
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noun The biological category — male or female — based on reproductive roles.
"The form asked applicants to state their sex."
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noun Sexual activity, especially intercourse.
"The show was criticized for its explicit depictions of sex."
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sex in a sentence
- The form asked applicants to state their sex.
- Doctors can often determine a baby's sex during an ultrasound.
- The show was criticized for its explicit depictions of sex.
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What is "sex" in German?
"sex" in German is Geschlecht, Sex, Geschlechtsverkehr. sex means: The biological category — male or female — based on reproductive roles.
How do you use "sex" in a sentence?
Example: "The form asked applicants to state their sex." In German, "sex" is Geschlecht, Sex, Geschlechtsverkehr.
Are there other ways to say "sex" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "sex": Geschlecht, Sex, Geschlechtsverkehr, sexen, das Geschlecht bestimmen, Sex haben.
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