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Description
Type: noun (biological, human activity)
Origin: Borrowed from English “sex”; used in Urdu for biological, medical, and colloquial reference to sexual activity
Expanded Features:
Polarity: neutral (biological context), can be sensitive in social context
Register: varies — scientific/medical (formal), conversational/slang (informal)
Pragmatic Sense: refers to sexual act, gender, or biological reproduction
Synonyms (Urdu): جنسی تعلق، مباشرت، جماع
Synonyms (English): sexual intercourse, coitus, copulation, intimacy
Antonyms (Urdu): پرہیز، جنسی تعلق سے اجتناب، کنٹرول
Antonyms (English): abstinence, celibacy, refraining from sexual activity
Key Nuances:
Scientific or medical context is neutral and formal
In casual or cultural discussions, the term may be sensitive or taboo
Can also refer to gender in certain contexts (male/female)
Usage Contexts:
Biology, anatomy, or sex education
Medical or psychological discussions
Colloquial conversation (careful context due to cultural sensitivity)
Example Sentences:
Urdu: جنسی تعلیم میں سیکس کے بارے میں بات کی جاتی ہے
English: Sexual education discusses sex,
Urdu: ڈاکٹر نے سیکس کے دوران حفاظتی تدابیر اپنانے کی ہدایت دی
English: The doctor advised taking precautions during sexual activity,
Urdu: شادی کے بعد دونوں نے سیکس کے بارے میں بات کی
English: After marriage, the couple discussed sexual intercourse.
Cultural Insight: In Urdu-speaking societies, “سیکس” is often treated as a sensitive topic. Medical, educational, or scientific discussions are more formal, while casual references may be considered taboo or require euphemisms.
Related Terms:
جنسی تعلق (jinsi talluq): sexual relation
مباشرت (mubasharat): intercourse
تولید نسل (tawleed-e-nasl): reproduction