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climax in German

climax in German is Höhepunkt, Orgasmus — climax means the most intense, exciting, or important point in a story, event, or series of events.

climax in German

Höhepunkt
noun
(narratology) The culmination of a narrative's rising action, the turning point.
Höhepunkt
noun
(euphemistic) The culmination of sexual pleasure, an orgasm.
Orgasmus
noun
(euphemistic) The culmination of sexual pleasure, an orgasm.

What does "climax" mean?

  1. noun The most intense, exciting, or important point in a story, event, or series of events.
    "The movie's climax had the whole audience on the edge of their seats."
  2. noun The peak of sexual excitement; an orgasm.
    "The medical article discussed the physiology of climax."
  3. verb To reach or form the most intense or important point.
    "The festival climaxed with a fireworks display over the harbor."

climax in a sentence

  • The movie's climax had the whole audience on the edge of their seats.
  • Tensions built steadily toward a dramatic climax.
  • The medical article discussed the physiology of climax.
  • The festival climaxed with a fireworks display over the harbor.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "climax" in German?

"climax" in German is Höhepunkt, Orgasmus. climax means: The most intense, exciting, or important point in a story, event, or series of events.

How do you use "climax" in a sentence?

Example: "The movie's climax had the whole audience on the edge of their seats." In German, "climax" is Höhepunkt, Orgasmus.

Are there other ways to say "climax" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "climax": Höhepunkt, Orgasmus.

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