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intimate
Relating to a very close, personal, and private relationship or atmosphere, often also with a sexual connotation.
Sie führten ein langes, intimes Gespräch über ihre Gefühle.
They had a long, intimate conversation about their feelings.
'Intim' (intimate) is a strong word that always suggests a high level of privacy and closeness. It should be used carefully, as it can also have a sexual meaning.
Das ist eine sehr persönliche Frage, sie ist mir zu intim.
That is a very personal question; it is too intimate for me.
The phrase 'intim werden' is a common euphemism for beginning a sexual relationship with someone.
Nach mehreren Monaten des Datings sind die beiden intim geworden.
After several months of dating, the two became intimate.
When it comes to private information, 'intim' (intimate) is often combined with nouns such as 'Details' (details), 'Geheimnisse' (secrets), 'Gedanken' (thoughts), or 'Fragen' (questions).
Er hat mir einige intime Details aus seiner Kindheit anvertraut.
He confided some intimate details from his childhood to me.
To describe a small, cozy, and private place, 'intim' (intimate) is often used with 'Atmosphäre' (atmosphere), 'Rahmen' (setting), or 'Ambiente' (ambience).
Die Feier fand in einem sehr intimen Rahmen mit nur den engsten Freunden statt.
The celebration took place in a very intimate setting with only the closest friends.
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'öffentlich' and 'intim' can form a clear contrast. 'öffentlich' describes something that many people can see, enter, or become aware of. 'intim' describes something very personal, private, or a small, protected atmosphere. A public speech is meant for many people; an intimate conversation tends to stay between a few trusted people. Important: 'intim' does not simply mean 'not public', but often also very close, personal, or confidential.
In dem kleinen Restaurant war die Atmosphäre ruhig und intim.
In the small restaurant, the atmosphere was quiet and intimate.
Elif hat öffentlich gesagt, dass sie für den Verein kandidiert.
Elif publicly said that she is running for the club.