polyamor
The English adjective polyamorous is translated into German as polyamor or polyamorös.
Meaning: having relationships with multiple partners (adj)
Ways to say it
| German |
|---|
| polyamor |
| polyamorös |
Both forms are used to describe having relationships with multiple partners. The term for the concept of polyamory itself is the noun Polyamorie.
Which one should you use?
The form polyamorös is the standard adjective used to describe a person or a relationship. While polyamor can be used as an adjective, it is more commonly found as a noun or as a prefix in compound words.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective polyamorös changes its ending based on the noun it describes. For example, when used before a feminine noun, it takes the ending -en, as in polyamoren Beziehung. The form polyamor is also used as an adjective but is more frequent as a noun or prefix.
Did you know?
- When discussing polyamore dynamics, Germans often use the word Vereinbarung to describe the formal agreements or contracts partners make to manage their boundaries.
- German speakers often use the term Beziehungsgestaltung to discuss the conscious design of a partnership, including polyamore arrangements, treating the relationship as a project to be negotiated.
- In German social discourse, Polyamorie is often strictly distinguished from bigamie, as the former emphasizes ethical consent and the latter implies a legal or secret fraud.
Examples in context
- Tom und Mary sind in einer polyamoren Beziehung mit John und Alice.Tom and Mary are in a polyamorous relationship with John and Alice.This sentence shows how to use the inflected form polyamoren in the context of a relationship.Tatoeba #13904762 by Vortarulo, translation #12827395 by rul
- Als vielliebender Mensch schätze ich die Möglichkeit, mehrere Beziehungen zu führen.As a polyamorous person, I value the opportunity to have multiple relationships.
- Ich und mein Partner führen offene Beziehungen.My partner and I have open relationships.
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are talking about their relationship styles.
- LukasJulia, bist du eigentlich polyamor?Julia, are you actually polyamorous?
- JuliaJa, ich bin polyamor und glücklich.Yes, I am polyamorous and happy.
- LukasDas klingt sehr spannend für mich.That sounds very exciting to me.
- JuliaEs passt einfach zu mir.It just suits me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “polyamorous” translations and entries polyamor, polyamorös, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
