lesbisch
Translation
lesbian
Examples
Sie leben in einer lesbischen Beziehung.
They live in a lesbian relationship.
Der Film zeigt lesbisches Leben in Berlin.
The film shows lesbian life in Berlin.
Grammar Patterns
((lesbisch)) + Noun (lesbian + noun) Das ist ein lesbischer Roman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: homosexuell (homosexual); Antonyms: heterosexuell (heterosexual)
Etymology
From the Greek island of Lesbos, home of the poet Sappho, who wrote about love for women.
Memory Tips
Associate the word with the Greek island of Lesbos and the poet Sappho.