telefoonnummer vragen
to ask for someone's phone number
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/teːləˈfoːn.nʏ.mər ˈvraː.ɣən/
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Cultural Note
In the Netherlands, asking for a phone number has largely been replaced by exchanging Instagram handles or adding each other on WhatsApp. However, 'telefoonnummer vragen' remains a common expression for the act of showing romantic interest and establishing a way to stay in contact.
📝 Example Sentences
Durf je haar telefoonnummer te vragen?
Do you dare to ask for her phone number?
Hij vroeg mijn telefoonnummer aan het eind van de avond.
He asked for my phone number at the end of the evening.
Tegenwoordig vraag je eerder iemands Instagram dan telefoonnummer.
Nowadays you're more likely to ask for someone's Instagram than phone number.