daten
to date (romantically)
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈdeɪ.tən/
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Cultural Note
'Daten' is a relatively recent English loanword in Dutch. Older generations might use 'uitgaan met' (to go out with) instead. Dating apps like Tinder are very popular in the Netherlands, and the borrowed English term has become fully integrated.
📝 Example Sentences
Ze zijn al een paar weken aan het daten.
They have been dating for a few weeks.
Heb je zin om een keer te daten?
Do you feel like going on a date sometime?