flirten
to flirt
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈflɪʁtn̩/
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Cultural Note
Flirten is a loanword from English/French that has been fully adopted into German. German flirting tends to be more subtle and less forward than in some other cultures. Prolonged eye contact, genuine conversation, and intellectual wit are valued over pickup lines. Direct compliments about appearance can feel too forward at first — Germans often flirt through humor and shared interests.
📝 Example Sentences
Er flirtet gern mit ihr.
He likes to flirt with her.
Sie haben den ganzen Abend miteinander geflirtet.
They flirted with each other all evening.