eroticism
die Erotik
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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.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der Erotik |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Erotik | – |
| accusative | die Erotik | – |
| dative | der Erotik | – |
| genitive | der Erotik | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'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.
Die Erotik in seinen Gedichten ist sehr subtil.
The eroticism in his poems is very subtle.
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
Sex directly refers to sexual acts. Erotik, on the other hand, refers to the sensual attraction or atmosphere that evokes such feelings, often in an aesthetic way. If a film shows specific sexual acts, Sex is suitable; if it works mainly with looks and suggestions, Erotik is suitable.
Der Film erzeugt die Erotik zwischen den beiden Figuren nur durch Blicke und Berührungen.
The film creates the erotic tension between the two characters solely through looks and touches.
Der Film zeigt den Sex zwischen den beiden Figuren sehr direkt.
The film shows the sex between the two characters very directly.
