intimate in German
intimate in German is vertraut, innig, intim — intimate means very close and familiar, especially emotionally.
intimate in German
vertraut
Closely acquainted; familiar.
innig
Closely acquainted; familiar.
intim
vorsichtig andeuten
(ambitransitive) To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.
What does "intimate" mean?
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adjective Very close and familiar, especially emotionally.
"The two sisters shared an intimate bond that nobody else understood."
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adjective Private or personal, often relating to sex or the body.
"Please don't ask about such intimate matters in front of strangers."
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noun A very close friend.
"The author's closest intimates were invited to the private reading."
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verb To suggest or hint at something without stating it directly.
"Her smile intimated that she already knew the secret."
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intimate in a sentence
- The two sisters shared an intimate bond that nobody else understood.
- She felt safe in the intimate company of her oldest friends.
- Please don't ask about such intimate matters in front of strangers.
- The doctor kept all intimate medical details strictly confidential.
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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: "The two sisters shared an intimate bond that nobody else understood." 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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