female

• Weiblich; das weibliche Geschlecht betreffend, das Eizellen produziert oder gebären kann; typisch für Frauen oder Mädchen.

Relating to the sex that can produce eggs or give birth; characteristic of women or girls.

1. Biological sexA1formal

   Relating to the sex that can produce eggs or bear offspring.

   Weiblich

   • The female lion is the primary hunter in the pride.
   • Female mosquitoes are the ones that bite.
   • The study focused on female reproductive health.

   Antonymemale

2. Gender identityA1formal

   Relating to people who identify as women or girls.

   Weiblich

   • She is a female engineer at the company.
   • The female students organized a charity event.
   • Female athletes often face unique challenges in sports.

   Antonymemale

3. Design or mechanicalC1formal

   Describing a part or component designed to fit into another, typically with a hollow or recessed shape.

   Aufnahme- (bei Bauteilen)

   • The female connector accepts the male plug.
   • This pipe has a female thread on one end.
   • The female end of the coupling must be aligned correctly.

   Synonymeconcavehollowinternalrecessed

• Substantiv, das ein Lebewesen bezeichnet, das zum Geschlecht gehört, das Eizellen produziert oder Nachkommen gebären kann; speziell eine weibliche Person oder ein weibliches Tier.

A noun referring to a person, animal, or plant that belongs to the sex that can produce eggs or give birth to offspring.

1. Biological sexA1formal

   An individual of the sex that can produce eggs or bear offspring.

   Weibchen

   • The female of the species is larger than the male.
   • In many animals, the female cares for the young.
   • The study focused on the behavior of females in the group.

   Synonymeshe

   Antonymemale

2. Human genderA1formal

   A person who identifies as a woman or girl.

   Frau

   • The event was attended by both males and females.
   • She is a strong female role model.
   • The survey included responses from 500 females.

   Synonymegirlladywoman

   Antonymemale