Transgender Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtɹænzˈdʒɛndɝ

tranz-JEN-der

UK

tɹænsdʒˈɛndɐ

trans-JEN-duh

Definition

A person who identifies with a gender different from the one assigned at birth. The term can be used as an adjective or a noun.

Usage & Nuances

Generally respectful and neutral. Commonly used in LGBTQ+ discussions. Use 'transgender' as an adjective ('transgender people', not 'transgenders'). Some people shorten it to 'trans' (informal).

• Spanish: transgénero - trans (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): transgênero - trans (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): transgénero - trans (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 跨性别
• Chinese (Traditional): 跨性別
• Hindi: ट्रांसजेंडर
• Arabic: متحول جنسياً
• Bengali: ট্রান্সজেন্ডার - রূপান্তরকামী
• Russian: трансгендер
• Japanese: トランスジェンダー
• Vietnamese: chuyển giới
• Korean: 트랜스젠더
• Turkish: transgender - trans birey
• Urdu: ٹرانس جینڈر
• Indonesian: transgender - trans

Example Sentences

My friend is transgender.

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A transgender person may transition from one gender to another.

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Many transgender people want respect and understanding.

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She came out as transgender last year and has received lots of support.

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Being transgender can be challenging in some communities.

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Do you know what the term 'transgender' means?

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