aantrekkelijk
attractive; appealing
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈaːn.trɛ.kə.lək/
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Cultural Note
The Dutch are known for their directness, and calling someone 'aantrekkelijk' is a straightforward compliment. It covers both physical beauty and personal charisma. The antonym 'onaantrekkelijk' (unattractive) exists but is rarely used directly to someone's face, even by frank Dutch speakers.
📝 Example Sentences
Ze is een heel aantrekkelijke vrouw.
She is a very attractive woman.
Ik vind je erg aantrekkelijk.
I find you very attractive.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | aantrekkelijk |
| inflected | aantrekkelijke |
| comparative | aantrekkelijker |
| superlative | meest aantrekkelijk |