aanzoek
marriage proposal
Pronunciation
/ˈaːn.zuk/
Cultural Note
'Een aanzoek doen' (to make a proposal) is the Dutch phrase for proposing marriage. While the classic one-knee proposal exists in the Netherlands, Dutch proposals can also be more understated and personal, reflecting the culture's preference for sincerity over spectacle. Some couples discuss marriage beforehand and the proposal is more of a formality.
📝 Example Sentences
Het aanzoek was heel romantisch.
The proposal was very romantic.
Hij deed haar een aanzoek op het strand.
He proposed to her on the beach.
Ze zei ja op zijn aanzoek.
She said yes to his proposal.
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