sex
gb/sˈɛks/ us/sˈɛks/
A2
English
~ 1200
szex, szexuális együttlét, nem, biológiai nem, szexuális vonzerő, szexepil
NOUN
B1
1
szex
B1
Usage pattern:
to have sex (with [someone])
They decided to wait before having sex.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy várnak még a szexszel.
Safe sex practices can reduce the risk of disease.
A biztonságos szex csökkentheti a betegségek kockázatát.
The movie contains scenes of explicit sex.
He admitted to having sex with his partner before marriage.
Learner examples
They had sex for the first time.
Először szexeltek egymással.
You should practice safe sex.
Ügyelned kellene a biztonságos szexre.
She does not want to have sex now.
They had sex after they got married.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sex' (the act) with 'gender' (male/female identity).
Meaning
sexual activity between people
Collocations
have sex
|safe sex
|casual sex
|consensual sex
|sex life
Synonyms
intercourse (More formal and clinical term for the physical act.)
Antonyms
abstinence (Choosing not to have sexual activity.)
Themes
relationships
|health
|daily life
|body
Definition
When two people touch each other in a sexual way, especially having intercourse.
Physical activity between people involving sexual contact, especially intercourse.
NOUN
A2
2
nem
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone's] sex is [male/female]
The form asks you to state your sex.
Az űrlapon meg kell adnod a nemedet.
Some animals can change their sex.
Egyes állatok képesek nemet váltani.
They are studying differences between the sexes.
Sex is determined at conception.
Learner examples
My sex is female.
A nemem: nő.
The doctor wrote my sex on the form.
Az orvos ráírta a nememet az űrlapra.
We talked about the differences between the sexes.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sex' with 'sexual activity' when referring to biological classification.
Meaning
male or female biological category
Collocations
opposite sex
|same sex
|biological sex
|sex differences
Synonyms
gender (Often used interchangeably in casual contexts, but 'gender' can also refer to social identity.)
Antonyms
hermaphroditism (Condition of having both male and female reproductive organs; opposite in the sense of binary classification.)
Themes
science
|health
|body
Definition
Whether a person or animal is male or female by birth.
The classification of living things as male or female based on their reproductive systems.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
3
szexepil
B2
The new ad campaign is all about sex appeal.
Az új reklámkampány teljes egészében a szexuális vonzerőre épít.
That actor has a lot of sex about him.
Abban a színészben nagyon sok a szexepil.
They tried to add some sex to the product launch.
Learner examples
The movie star has a lot of sex appeal.
A filmsztárnak nagy a szexuális vonzereje.
The ad shows a woman to add sex appeal.
A reklámban egy nő szerepel, hogy szexuális vonzerőt adjon neki.
He thinks she has no sex appeal.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'sex' here refers to the act, but it actually refers to attractiveness.
Meaning
sexual attractiveness or appeal
Collocations
sex appeal
|add sex to [something]
Synonyms
sexiness (More casual term for sexual attractiveness.)
Antonyms
plainness (Lack of physical or sexual attractiveness.)
Themes
relationships
|media
|emotions
Definition
How much someone makes others feel sexual interest.
The quality of being sexually attractive or appealing to others.
Grammar
Dictionary form
sex
IPA
GB/sˈɛks/
US/sˈɛks/
Syllables & stress
sex (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (sex)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: sex
- Plural: sex, sexes
Word family
Expressions
have sex
1/hˈæv sˈɛks/
fixed phrase
engage in sexual activity with someone
To do sexual activity with another person.
Examples
- They decided not to have sex until marriage.
- He admitted that they had sex after the party.
opposite sex
1/ˈɑpəzɪt sˈɛks/
fixed phrase
of different biological categories
When one person is male and the other is female.
Examples
- He finds it hard to talk to the opposite sex.
- Opposite-sex friendships can be challenging for some.
safe sex
1/sˈeɪf sˈɛks/
fixed phrase
sexual activity using protection
Sex where people use things like condoms to stop disease or pregnancy.
Examples
- Schools often teach about safe sex.
- Practicing safe sex reduces health risks.
same sex
1/sˈeɪm sˈɛks/
fixed phrase
of the same biological category
When two people are both male or both female.
Examples
- They are a same-sex couple.
- Same-sex marriage is legal in many countries.