Flirting

1. Je bent erg knap

   You are very handsome / attractive

   Usage

   Complimenting someone's appearance, suitable for any gender

   Grammar Note

   "Knap" means both handsome and clever. "U bent erg knap" is the formal equivalent

2. Mag ik u een drankje aanbieden?

   May I offer you a drink?

   Usage

   Politely offering to buy someone a drink at a bar

   Grammar Note

   "Aanbieden" is a separable verb. "Wil je iets drinken?" is the casual equivalent

3. Heb je zin om samen iets te gaan doen?

   Would you like to do something together?

   Usage

   Casual invitation to spend time together

   Grammar Note

   "Zin hebben om" means to feel like doing something. Casual and friendly in tone

4. Ik vind je erg leuk

   I really like you

   Usage

   Expressing that you like someone romantically

   Grammar Note

   "Vinden" here means to think/find. "Ik hou van je" is "I love you" — stronger expression

5. Wil je met mij dansen?

   Would you like to dance with me?

   Usage

   Asking someone to dance at a club or social event

   Grammar Note

   "Wil je" is the casual form. "Zou je ... willen" is more formal and polite

6. Je hebt een prachtige glimlach

   You have a beautiful smile

   Usage

   Complimenting someone on their smile

   Grammar Note

   "Prachtig" derives from "pracht" (splendor). "Wat een mooie glimlach" is an alternative

7. Mag ik je nummer?

   May I have your number?

   Usage

   Asking for someone's phone number

   Grammar Note

   "Nummer" means number. Being explicit: "Mag ik je telefoonnummer?" (May I have your phone number?)

8. Jij bent de mooiste persoon hier

   You are the most beautiful person here

   Usage

   A flattering compliment telling someone they are the most attractive person around

   Grammar Note

   Superlative of "mooi" (beautiful): mooi → mooier → mooiste. Standard Dutch superlative pattern

9. Wil je ergens naartoe gaan?

   Would you like to go somewhere?

   Usage

   Suggesting to go out somewhere together

   Grammar Note

   "Naartoe" = naar (to) + toe (toward). "Ergens" means somewhere; "nergens" means nowhere

10. Ik hou van je

    I love you

    Usage

    Expressing deep love, used in serious romantic relationships

    Grammar Note

    "Ik hou van je" is colloquial for "Ik houd van je". "Houden" evolved from "to hold" to "to love"

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