virgin

• Bezeichnet etwas, das sich im ursprünglichen, reinen oder unberührten Zustand befindet; wird auch für eine Person verwendet, die noch keinen Geschlechtsverkehr hatte.

Describes something that is in its original, pure, or untouched state; also used to describe a person who has not had sexual intercourse.

1. Unused or untouchedB2formal

   Describes something that has never been used or worked on before.

   Unberührt

   • They explored the virgin forests of the Amazon.
   • The artist painted on a virgin canvas.
   • The land was left virgin, untouched by development.

   Synonymefreshnewpristineunexploredunspoileduntouchedunused

   Antonymedevelopedexploitedused

2. Sexually inexperiencedB1formal

   Describes a person who has not engaged in sexual intercourse.

   Unberührt

   • In many cultures, a virgin bride is highly valued.
   • He remained a virgin until marriage.
   • The novel tells the story of a young virgin girl.

   Synonymechastemaidenpureuntouchedvirginal

   Antonymeexperienced

• Substantiv für eine Person, die noch nie Geschlechtsverkehr hatte. Im weiteren Sinne auch für etwas Unberührtes, Ungenutztes oder Reinheit.

A noun referring to a person who has never engaged in sexual intercourse.

1. Person with no sexual experienceB1formal

   An individual who has never engaged in sexual intercourse.

   Jungfrau

   • He remained a virgin until marriage.
   • The survey asked participants if they were virgins.
   • In some cultures, being a virgin is highly valued.

   Synonymemaidmaidenvestalvirgo