lichaamstaal
body language
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈlɪ.xaːms.taːl/
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Cultural Note
While the Dutch are famous for their verbal directness, lichaamstaal plays a significant role in Dutch dating. Physical cues like leaning in, touching an arm, and maintaining eye contact are key signals of interest, often preceding any verbal expression of attraction.
📝 Example Sentences
Haar lichaamstaal zei meer dan haar woorden.
Her body language said more than her words.
Let op zijn lichaamstaal, hij is duidelijk geinteresseerd.
Pay attention to his body language, he is clearly interested.
Lichaamstaal is belangrijk bij het flirten.
Body language is important when flirting.