intiem
intimate; private; close
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɪnˈtim/
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Cultural Note
Intiem in Dutch covers both emotional closeness and physical intimacy. The Dutch are notably open about intimacy in conversation compared to many other cultures. 'Een intiem restaurant' describes a cozy, small-scale venue perfect for a romantic date.
📝 Example Sentences
We hadden een intiem gesprek.
We had an intimate conversation.
Het restaurant had een intieme sfeer.
The restaurant had an intimate atmosphere.
Ze werden steeds intiemer met elkaar.
They became increasingly intimate with each other.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | intiem |
| inflected | intieme |
| comparative | intiemer |
| superlative | intiemst |