intim
Translation
intimate, private, close
Examples
Sie hatten ein intimes Gespräch.
They had an intimate conversation.
Das Restaurant hat eine intime Atmosphäre.
The restaurant has an intimate atmosphere.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is intimate Das Gespräch war sehr intim.
an intimate atmosphere Das kleine Café hat eine intime Atmosphäre.
Similar Words
vertraut (familiar, close), persönlich (personal), privat (private)
Etymology
From Latin 'intimus', meaning 'inmost'. It's a direct cognate of the English word 'intimate'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'intimate'. The meaning and spelling are almost identical, making it easy to remember.