Schwul Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schwul" is used as adjective with the meaning of "gay", "homosexual" or "muggy".

Essential properties of "schwul"

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Meanings of "schwul" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Homosexual (male), sometimes derogatory"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich als schwul geoutet.He came out as gay.
  2. Viele schwule Paare leben glücklich zusammen.Many gay couples live happily together.
  3. Das schwule Paar adoptierte ein Kind.The gay couple adopted a child.

2.) "Hot or muggy (weather/atmosphere)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Wetter ist heute schwul und drückend.The weather is muggy and oppressive today.
  2. Im Sommer wird es oft schwul in der Stadt.In summer, it often gets muggy in the city.
  3. Der Raum war so schwul, dass wir das Fenster öffnen mussten.The room was so stifling that we had to open the window.
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