der Homo
Translation
homosexual man, gay man (informal, often pejorative), human, man (genus Homo)
Examples
Der Begriff 'Homo' wird oft als abwertend empfunden.
The term 'homo' is often perceived as derogatory.
Homo sapiens ist der moderne Mensch.
Homo sapiens is modern man.
Grammar Patterns
to be called a homo Er will nicht als Homo bezeichnet werden.
the genus Homo Die Gattung Homo umfasst mehrere Arten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: [1] Schwuler (gay man), Homosexueller (homosexual); [2] Mensch (human)
Etymology
Two origins: 1) From Greek 'homos' (same), referring to homosexuality. 2) From Latin 'homo' (man, human being), referring to the biological genus.
Memory Tips
Context is key. Remember the two different roots: Greek 'homos' (same) for sexuality, and Latin 'homo' (man) for biology.