pornografische

Pornografische is a Dutch adjective meaning pornographic or sexually explicit. It describes media, text, or imagery that depicts sexual activity or content intended to provoke arousal, and it is commonly used in phrases such as pornografische inhoud (pornographic content) or pornografische beelden (pornographic images). As an attributive adjective, pornografische agrees with the noun it modifies, for example pornografische inhoud.

The word derives from pornografie (pornography), itself from Greek porne 'prostitute' and graphein 'to write or depict', passing through other European languages in the modern era. In Dutch, the adjectival form appears as pornografisch or pornografische, with the ending adapting to grammatical context and noun gender.

Use and regulation: In most jurisdictions, pornografische material is subject to age restrictions and is intended for adults. Laws commonly prohibit distribution of pornography to minors, require consent and age verification for producers and platforms, and impose penalties for exploitation or non-consensual material. Online platforms often implement age gates, content warnings, and moderation to restrict access to explicit material.

Etymology and semantics: The term is closely related to pornografie and to broader concepts such as erotiek (erotica) and porno in everyday speech. In formal or written Dutch, pornografische is a standard descriptor; in more colloquial use, people may refer to pornografie or explicit content more directly.

See also: Pornography; Erotica; Media regulation; Censorship; Media literacy.