aantrekkingskracht
attraction; appeal
Advanced Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈaːn.trɛ.kɪŋs.krɑxt/
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Cultural Note
'Aantrekkingskracht' literally means 'pulling-toward-force' and is used for both physical attraction between people and gravitational force in physics. This dual usage is typical of Dutch compound words. In romantic contexts, it often describes that inexplicable magnetic pull between two people.
📝 Example Sentences
Er was een sterke aantrekkingskracht tussen hen.
There was a strong attraction between them.
De aantrekkingskracht was onmiskenbaar.
The attraction was undeniable.