das Geschlecht
Translation
gender, sex, lineage, family
Examples
Bitte geben Sie Ihr Geschlecht an.
Please state your gender.
Er stammt aus altem Geschlecht.
He comes from an old lineage.
Grammar Patterns
the male/female gender The male and female genders are different.
to come from a ... lineage He comes from a noble lineage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Genus (grammatical gender), die Sippe (clan), die Generation (generation)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'gislahti' (kind, lineage), which is related to 'schlagen' (to strike). The original meaning was 'kind' or 'sort'.
Memory Tips
Focus on the central concept of 'type' or 'classification'. This helps connect its meanings of biological sex and family lineage.