NOUN

derSex/zɛks/sex (sexual intercourse); sex (sexuality)

Sex is a German noun that means sex (sexual intercourse) or sex (sexuality). It is pronounced /zɛks/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.sexual intercourse; physical intimacy(umgangssprachlich, Sexualität)

a.sexual act between people

Viele Jugendliche sprechen offen über Sex.—Many young people talk openly about sex.

2.sexual activity or sexuality in general(allgemein, Sexualität)

a.sexual topic or aspect of life

Sex spielt eine wichtige Rolle in Beziehungen.—Sex plays an important role in relationships.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Sex—
Genitivedes Sex—
Dativedem Sex—
Accusativeden Sex—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Sex" mean in English?
"Sex" means sex (sexual intercourse) or sex (sexuality). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Sex"?
"Sex" is pronounced /zɛks/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Sex" der, die, or das?
"Sex" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Sex"?
"Sex" is a noun in German.

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Make “Sex” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.