die Geschlechter
Translation
genders, sexes
Examples
Die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter ist ein wichtiges Ziel.
Gender equality is an important goal.
In der Biologie unterscheidet man verschiedene Geschlechter.
In biology, different sexes are distinguished.
Grammar Patterns
the equality ((of the genders)) ((et2)) the equality of the genders The equality of the genders is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Sexus (plural); Antonyms: -
Etymology
Plural of 'das Geschlecht'. The prefix 'Ge-' often indicates a collective, and 'schlecht' (archaic) relates to 'kind' or 'lineage'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Ge-' prefix as a collection, so 'Geschlechter' is a collection of genders or sexes.