queer

• Adjektiv, das seltsam oder ungewöhnlich bedeuten kann, aber auch als inklusiver Sammelbegriff für Menschen verwendet wird, die nicht heterosexuell oder cisgender sind.

An adjective that can mean strange or odd, but is also used as an inclusive umbrella term for people who are not heterosexual or not cisgender.

1. Unusual or strangeB2formal

   Deviating from what is normal or expected; odd or peculiar.

   Seltsam

   • There was a queer feeling in the room after the argument.
   • He gave me a queer look when I mentioned the topic.
   • The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uneasy.

   Synonymeabnormalbizarrecuriouseccentricoddpeculiarstrangeunconventionalunusualweird

   Antonymecommonconventionalcustomaryeverydaynormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalusual

2. Sexual orientationB2informal

   Relating to a sexual or gender identity that does not correspond to established heterosexual or cisgender norms; often used as an inclusive term for LGBTQ+ people.

   Queer

   • She identifies as queer and is active in the community.
   • The event celebrates queer culture and history.
   • Many young people now use 'queer' as a positive self-descriptor.

   Synonymegay

   Antonymestraight

• Substantiv, das historisch als abwertende Bezeichnung für einen homosexuellen Mann verwendet wurde und heute als beleidigend gilt.

A noun that was historically used as a derogatory term for a homosexual man, now considered offensive.

1. Homosexual person (potentially offensive)B2informal

   A term used to refer to a person, typically a man, who is homosexual. Historically used as a derogatory slur, but has been reclaimed by some within the LGBTQ+ community.

   Homosexueller (potenziell beleidigend)

   • The word 'queer' was once used as an insult against gay men.
   • Some people now use 'queer' as an inclusive term for non-heterosexual identities.
   • He identified as queer rather than gay.

   Synonymefagfaggotfairygayhomohomosexualpoofsodomite

• Deutsches Verb, das bedeutet, etwas zu verderben, zu ruinieren oder zunichtezumachen, oder jemanden in eine schwierige oder peinliche Lage zu bringen.

A verb meaning to spoil or ruin something, or to put someone in a difficult or awkward position.

1. C1informalbritish

   To spoil or ruin something, especially a plan or effort.

   Vereiteln

   • His sudden resignation queered the whole project.
   • The bad weather queered our plans for a picnic.
   • Her negative attitude queered the team's morale.

   Synonymedamagedisruptfoilmarruinsabotagespoilthwartunderminewreck

   Antonymeaidassistbenefitenhancefacilitatehelpimprovepromote

2. Put in a difficult positionC1informalbritish

   To put someone or something in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult situation.

   In eine schwierige Lage bringen

   • The scandal queered his chances of getting the promotion.
   • The unexpected costs queered the company's budget.
   • His reckless behavior queered his relationship with his family.

   Synonymecompromiseembarrassendangerhazardimperiljeopardizethreaten