No. 8,534 in Dutch
hetero
Hetero: A Dutch term meaning heterosexual, referring to someone attracted to the opposite sex.
In a sentence
Hij identificeert zich als hetero.
He identifies as heterosexual.
Here, 'hetero' is used to describe someone's sexual orientation as heterosexual.
De leraar gaf een hetero antwoord op de vraag.
The teacher gave a straight answer to the question.
In this context, 'hetero' colloquially conveys 'straight,' meaning direct or straightforward.
Hetero- en homoseksualiteit worden besproken in de les.
Heterosexuality and homosexuality are discussed in the class.
Here, 'hetero' serves as a prefix (in 'heteroseksualiteit') relating to heterosexuality.
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