A sex toy in a phallic shape that is used for sexual stimulation.
example
Im Fachgeschäft werden Dildos aus verschiedenen Materialien wie Silikon oder Glas angeboten.
The specialty shop offers dildos made from various materials such as silicone or glass.
Usage tips
Register and context
This word belongs to the topic of sexuality. It is a neutral, factual term, but it is normally used only in private conversations, in specialty shops, or in medical or educational contexts.
EXAMPLE
Der Online-Shop bietet eine große Auswahl an Dildos.
The online shop offers a large selection of dildos.
Typical collocations
'Dildo' is often combined with verbs such as 'benutzen' (to use) or 'verwenden' (to use). The material it is made of is also often mentioned, for example 'ein Dildo aus Silikon' (a silicone dildo).
EXAMPLE
Sie hat sich einen Dildo aus Glas gekauft.
She bought herself a glass dildo.
International word
'Dildo' is an international loanword. You will find it in a similar form in many languages, which makes it easier to recognize and remember.
EXAMPLE
In der Produktbeschreibung stand, dass der Dildo wasserfest ist.
The product description said that the dildo is waterproof.
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near_synonym · confusable
Dildo vs Vibrator
vibrator
'der Dildo' and 'der Vibrator' both refer to sex toys used for sexual stimulation. The most important difference is in their function: a dildo usually has a phallic shape and does not have to be electric. A vibrator is a device that produces vibrations; it can have various shapes. The words can be confused because some products combine both. If the shape is the main point, 'Dildo' is often appropriate. If the focus is on electric vibration, 'Vibrator' is more precise.
Dildo
Im Geschäft fragte die Kundin nach einem Dildo aus weichem Material.
In the store, the customer asked for a dildo made of soft material.
Vibrator
Der Vibrator hat mehrere Stufen und wird mit einem Akku geladen.
The vibrator has several settings and is charged with a rechargeable battery.