chemie
chemistry (between people)
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/xeːˈmi/
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Cultural Note
Just like in English, 'chemie' is used metaphorically in Dutch to describe the intangible attraction between two people. While it also means the science of chemistry, in dating contexts it refers exclusively to that spark of mutual attraction.
📝 Example Sentences
Er is veel chemie tussen hen.
There is a lot of chemistry between them.
Zonder chemie heeft het geen zin.
Without chemistry, there's no point.
De chemie was voelbaar vanaf het eerste moment.
The chemistry was palpable from the first moment.