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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.
intimate
Relating to very personal and private matters or details that one normally does not share with strangers.
In seinem Tagebuch schrieb er über seine intimsten Gedanken und Ängste.
In his diary, he wrote about his most intimate thoughts and fears.
intimate
Describes a place or setting that is small, cozy, and private, and conveys a feeling of closeness and security.
Das kleine Restaurant hatte eine sehr intime und einladende Atmosphäre.
The small restaurant had a very intimate and inviting atmosphere.
'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.
personal / in person
Persönlich describes information concerning a particular person or their private life. Intim indicates a higher degree of privacy and refers to details that one would not normally share with strangers. Persönlich suits individual information; intim suits especially private content.
Im vertraulichen Gespräch erzählte Lea intime Details über ihr Privatleben.
During the confidential conversation, Lea shared intimate details about her private life.
Im Formular machte Lea einige persönliche Angaben zu ihrem Beruf und ihren Interessen.
On the form, Lea provided some personal information about her job and interests.
