German word

romantisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁoˈmantɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveromantic

Example

Der Film ist romantischer als erwartet.

The film is more romantic than expected.

Illustration for romantisch (romantic)

More examples

Zum Jahrestag machte er ihr ein romantisches Abendessen.

For their anniversary, he prepared a romantic dinner for her.

Core concept

Two people holding hands beneath an evening sky, with the scene suggesting tenderness and an imagined perfect love.

Common phrases

  • eine romantische Atmosphäre

    a romantic atmosphere

  • ein romantisches Abendessen

    a romantic dinner

  • als romantisch empfinden

    find ___ romantic

Similar words

liebevoll: Showing deep affection and thoughtful kindness through words or actions.
zärtlich: Showing gentle affection through touch, manner, or words.
gefühlsvoll: Expressing strong feelings in a clear and emotionally vivid way.
verträumt: Having a dreamy, fanciful, and slightly unreal atmosphere.

Definition in German

Beschreibt Situationen oder Bilder, die idealisierte Liebe, Zärtlichkeit oder sehnsuchtsvolle Stimmung hervorrufen.

Word origin

The word entered German through French romantique, whose older source referred to romance literature before developing emotional and idealizing meanings.

Usage tips

  • In German, romantisch also describes idealistic attitudes or plans, not only affectionate relationships or amorous behavior.

Other meanings

  • amorousadjective
  • idealisticadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Romantikromanticismnoun
  • romantisierenromanticizeverb
  • Romantikerromanticistnoun

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