Gay in german
German Word for "gay"
Schwul equals queer in English. Derogatory roots but in common utilize in colloquial language. Still used as an insult especially among adolescant male youth, more in the sense Americans would use "fag".
Also works as an adjective for haircuts, clothes.. and then almost always intended as an insult (though sexual connotation is not always intented).
Few homosexual bars describe themselves as "Schwulenbars" in German, though. Most will use "Gay Bar" in German, well English..
Homosexuell equals homosexual, but has a quite "technical" undertone, like in "20pc of the male population of Cologne are homosexuals".
"Gay" has become a fully-accepted term also in German, especially among gay people.
All other, more colorful expressions should be used with caution.
"Vom anderen Ufer" is hopelessly outdated.
"Anders gepolt" or "andersrum" (being the other way around) also have too much slang, possible disparaging undertones for prevalent use.
"Gay" im Deutschen
It is so shared that we all understand it. It is used in internet blogs, chats and hyper-modern media and the similar is true for excessive usage of many other English words in German sentences. However, this is not accurate for reputable and elevated media.Nico2 said:
Would you contemplate "gay" to be common? Rare? Depends?
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Absolutely, but be aware that the same is true for excessive usage of other English words in certain media.Nico2 said:
Does the utilize of "gay" look to be increasing in comparison with the past?
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Yes, definitely. Outside the same-sex attracted community itself, I believe that "gay" is mostly used by young people.Nico2 said:
Do younger people seem to employ "gay" more than older people?
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I believe that "schwul" might easier be considered slightly offending in certain contexts. "Gay" is so modern, hype-stylish that is usually is not felt to be meant in an offenNico2 said:
Does "gay" have any particular connotations that feel different from "schwul"?
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Germany
Experiencing German Food
When visiting Germany, the first thing visitors might try is the famous German beer. For centuries Germany has preserved the traditional way of brewing beer in all variations protecting the purity by law. German beer is often considered to be the best in the world. But the influence of the culinary heritage of the former German kingdoms who combined into the federal republic of today is very diverse and definitely not only about potatoes and sausages. Having said that, the sausages are another food visitors should attempt at least once, favor the (Bavarian) veal sausage “Weißwurst,” the Thuringian bratwurst or the Frankfurt sausage. Starting in the northern part of Germany, position some of the traditional fish and seafood dishes like sour herring on your list. Traveling to the center of Germany, potato, kraut and cabbage dishes are part of the German food encounter. Larger cities like Cologne, Hamburg and Berlin are incorporating multiple international trends and expanding the vegetarian and vegan food scene as well. It is recommended to make a reservation, particularly during the peak dinner times from Thursday to Sunday. After dinner
Berlin Gay Travel Guide 2025
Upcoming Events in Berlin
| 25 July 2025
PiepShow Party: monthly Techno party for queers and friends. This Friday with DJ Chris Bekker, Tim Hagemann and Juan Del Chambo, among others.
Dresscode: sporty, kinky, creative, not casual nor street clothes.
From 20:00 @ KitKatClub (Köpenicker Straße 76/Brückenstraße)
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About Berlin and its gay life
Berlin's origins go back more than 780 years. In 1701 Berlin became the capital of the kingdom of Prussia and in 1871 of the German Empire. Although Prussia was ruled by a gay king from 1740 till 1786 (Fredrick II), Berlin's gay career started only hundred years later. In the 1920s (the ›Golden Twenties‹) Berlin was seen as the city with the most lively and advanced homosexual subculture in Europe. That, of course, ended after 1933 when Hitler and the Nazis were given power in Germany. (A memorial for gays persecuted by the Nazi regime was opened in Berlin in 2008, long overdue after more than 60 years.
After the end of World War II in 1945 and with the start of the cold war, Berlin had been divided into West Berlin (contr