aantrekken
to attract; to put on (clothes); to appeal to
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈaːn.trɛ.kən/
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Cultural Note
Aantrekken cleverly has two meanings relevant to dating: to attract someone and to put on clothes (getting dressed for a date). The expression 'zich aangetrokken voelen tot' (to feel attracted to) is the standard way to express attraction in Dutch.
📝 Example Sentences
Zij trekt alle aandacht aan.
She attracts all the attention.
Wat trek je aan voor de date?
What are you wearing for the date?
Tegenpolen trekken elkaar aan.
Opposites attract each other.