eroticism
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eroticism
The totality of aspects that evoke sensual-sexual feelings or attraction, often with an aesthetic or artistic component.
Die Fotografien des Künstlers sind für ihre subtile Erotik bekannt.
The artist's photographs are known for their subtle eroticism.
'Die Erotik' (eroticism) is the noun related to the adjective 'erotisch' (erotic). Both words describe aspects of sensual attraction.
Der Film hat viele erotische Momente.
The film has many erotic moments.
The ending '-ik' is often used in German to form abstract nouns for a particular field or concept, as in 'Musik' (music), 'Physik' (physics), or 'Politik' (politics).
Die Logik hinter seiner Argumentation war schwer zu verstehen.
The logic behind his argument was difficult to understand.
The word 'Erotik' (eroticism) often has an aesthetic, artistic, or intellectual connotation. It is used more for subtle, sensual representation in art, literature, or film.
In der Ausstellung geht es um die Erotik in der Malerei der Renaissance.
The exhibition is about eroticism in Renaissance painting.
sex
'der Sex' and 'die Erotik' both belong to the area of sexuality, but they do not mean the same thing. 'Sex' means concrete physical sexual acts. 'Erotik' refers more to sensual attraction, mood, fantasy, or an aesthetic depiction of sexuality. You can sense Erotik in a film without sex being shown directly. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with sexual feelings. As a simple guide: 'Sex' is more concrete and physical, while 'Erotik' is more indirect and describes an effect or atmosphere.
Der Roman arbeitet mit viel Erotik, ohne sehr direkte Szenen zu beschreiben.
The novel uses a lot of eroticism without describing very explicit scenes.
Hannah findet, dass man in einer Partnerschaft ehrlich über Sex sprechen sollte.
Hannah thinks that in a relationship, people should talk honestly about sex.