ich bin schwul
The English phrase "I am gay" is translated into German as ich bin schwul.
This phrase is used by a man to state that he is romantically or sexually attracted to other men. For a more colloquial way to express attraction, one might say Ich stehe auf Männer, which means "I am into men."
Did you know?
- The word schwul was originally used to describe 'sultry' or 'hot and humid' weather. It is related to the word schwelen, which means 'to smoulder'.
Examples in context
- Ich bin schwul.I am gay.This sentence is useful for practicing the statement ich bin schwul.Tatoeba #931332 by Espi, translation #1764716 by shekitten
- Ich möchte Ihnen mitteilen, dass ich homosexuell bin.I would like to inform you that I am gay.
- Hey, ich wollte dir sagen, dass ich schwul bin.Hey, I wanted to tell you that I am gay.
- Ich bin einfach stolz darauf, wer ich bin, und dass ich Männer liebe.I am just proud of who I am and that I love men.
- Ich bin schwul und offen.I am gay and open.
Example conversation
Maximilian tells his friend Julia about his sexual orientation.
- MaximilianJulia, ich muss dir etwas sagen.Julia, I have to tell you something.
- JuliaWas ist denn los, Maximilian?What is the matter, Maximilian?
- MaximilianIch bin schwul.I am gay.
- JuliaDanke, dass du mir dein Vertrauen schenkst.Thank you for trusting me.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bin, ich, schwul, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
