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intimate in German

intimate in German is vertraut, innig, intim — intimate means very close and familiar, especially emotionally.

intimate in German

vertraut
adj
Closely acquainted; familiar.
innig
adj
Closely acquainted; familiar.
intim
adj
vorsichtig andeuten
verb
(ambitransitive) To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.

What does "intimate" mean?

  1. adjective Very close and familiar, especially emotionally.
    "They had an intimate friendship built over decades."
  2. adjective Private or personal, often relating to sex or the body.
    "The memoir reveals intimate details of her childhood."
  3. noun A very close friend.
    "Only a handful of intimates attended the small ceremony."
  4. verb To suggest or hint at something without stating it directly.
    "He intimated that changes were coming to the company."

intimate in a sentence

  • They had an intimate friendship built over decades.
  • The memoir reveals intimate details of her childhood.
  • Only a handful of intimates attended the small ceremony.
  • He intimated that changes were coming to the company.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "intimate" in German?

"intimate" in German is vertraut, innig, intim. intimate means: Very close and familiar, especially emotionally.

How do you use "intimate" in a sentence?

Example: "They had an intimate friendship built over decades." In German, "intimate" is vertraut, innig, intim.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "intimate": vertraut, innig, intim, vorsichtig andeuten.

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