der Geschlechtsverkehr
Translation
sexual intercourse, sex, coitus
Examples
Sie hatten ungeschützten Geschlechtsverkehr.
They had unprotected sexual intercourse.
Aufklärung über Geschlechtsverkehr ist wichtig.
Education about sexual intercourse is important.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((sexual intercourse)) They had sexual intercourse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sex, Koitus, Beischlaf
Etymology
From 'Geschlecht' (sex/gender) + 'Verkehr' (traffic, intercourse, communication). Literally 'sexual traffic' or 'sexual intercourse'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Verkehr' as traffic or interaction. In this context, it's the interaction ('Verkehr') between the sexes ('Geschlecht').