sjansen
to flirt; to chat someone up
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃɑn.sə(n)/
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Cultural Note
Sjansen is playful informal Dutch for flirting. It is common in dating, nightlife, and joking conversation.
📝 Example Sentences
Hij stond de hele avond met haar te sjansen.
He spent the whole evening flirting with her.
Zij kan goed sjansen zonder opdringerig te zijn.
She can flirt well without being pushy.