Verabredung
date, appointment, rendezvous
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/fɛɐ̯ˈʔaːpʁeːdʊŋ/
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Cultural Note
While 'Date' (borrowed from English) is increasingly used among younger Germans, 'Verabredung' is the traditional German word. It can mean any kind of appointment, but in romantic contexts it clearly means a date. German dating culture tends to be less formally structured than American dating — people often meet through friend groups, and initial 'dates' may feel more like casual hangouts.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich habe heute Abend eine Verabredung.
I have a date tonight.
Unsere erste Verabredung war in einem kleinen Café.
Our first date was in a small café.