How to Flirt in German like a Local
So you’re interested to learn how to flirt in German? Right off the bat there are some tips you should know.
First, Germans are very direct. If you want to know something, ask! Being blunt is very standard here. If you meet up with someone who speaks English, they will likely say ‘Hey, how’s it going?’ as a casual greeting. In German if you ask ‘How is it going?’ this question is likely to be taken directly and you will hear exactly how they are doing.
Second, Germans are very punctual. For many Germans ‘being on time’ is actually being 5 minutes early. If you have a date scheduled, arriving even a little early will likely set a much better impression.
The good news of learning to flirt is that it is a great way to practice your German, as well as meeting someone new! Interactions with native speakers of a language is one of the easiest ways to start becoming fluent in that language.
So whether your intent in learning to flirt is German is to practice speaking to new people, or to finally talk to that person you’ve been eyeing, this is a perfect guide to get you started.
Phrases to Flirt in German
- Do you want to go out with me? – Willst du mit mir ausgehen?
- I would like to get to know you better – Ich möchte dich besser kennen lernen
- Can I order you a drink? – Kann ich dir ein Getränk bestellen?
- I think you are cute – Ich finde dich suß
- I think you are nice – Ich finde dich nett
- May I invite you for dinner? – Darf ich dich zum Abendessen einladen?
- You look stunning – Du siehst umwerfend aus
- The coffee is on me – Der Kaffee geht auf mich
- I like you – Ich mag dich
- Ich genieße jede Sekunde mit dir – I enjoy every second with you
- Du siehst aus wie mein nächster Freund – You look like my next boyfriend
- Du siehst aus wie meine nächste Freundin – You look like my next girlfriend
- Darf ich dich küssen? – May I kiss you?
- Kann ich dich anrufen? – Can I call you?
- Willst du tanzen? – Would you like to dance?
- Willst du mein Freund sein? – Will you be my boyfriend
- Willst du meine Freundin sein? – Will you be my girlfriend?
- Deine Augen sind wie Sterne – Your eyes are like the stars
- Du bist hübsch – You are cute
- (Keep in mind you can add any adjective after Du bist ___)
- Du bist witzig – You are funny
- Du bist schön – You are beautiful
- Ich habe mich in dich verliebt – I have fallen in love with you
- Ich liebe dich – I love you
- Du bist die Liebe meines Lebens – You are the love of my life
A note about the Formal/informal ‘you’ in German. Typically you would use the formal with strangers or with people of authority, when you’re talking with friends or with date the informal is more appropriate. In fact, if you use the formal ‘you’ with someone who considers you a friend, they may perceive that you don’t feel as close to them as they do to you.
Conclusion
Finally, remember to be confident! Even if you get some words twisted, you’re doing an incredible job speaking and putting yourself out there in a new language. Flirting can be a challenge just in English, never mind in a new language as well! And that is it, you now have all you need to start to flirt in German!
