blind date
blind date
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/blɪnt deɪt/
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Cultural Note
Blind dates are reasonably common in the Netherlands, often arranged by mutual friends. The Dutch TV show 'Blind Getrouwd' (Married at First Sight) brought the concept into mainstream culture. Despite their directness, many Dutch people enjoy the adventure of meeting someone without prior expectations.
📝 Example Sentences
Mijn vriendin heeft een blind date voor me geregeld.
My friend arranged a blind date for me.
Ik ga nooit meer op een blind date.
I will never go on a blind date again.
Onze blind date was eigenlijk heel gezellig.
Our blind date was actually really fun.