willst du meine Freundin sein?
In German, "will you be my girlfriend?" is translated as willst du meine Freundin sein?
This phrase is a question used to ask someone to enter into a romantic relationship with you.
Did you know?
- In modern German, the phrase willst du meine Freundin sein? is often skipped entirely. Instead, couples typically let a relationship develop naturally until they mutually decide to use the labels.
- The word Freundin can also mean 'a female friend' without any romantic connotation. Using this phrase to ask someone out might be confusing if you haven't already established your romantic interest.
- The word du used in this phrase is a direct relative of the archaic English word 'thou'. Both descend from the same Proto-Germanic root.
Examples in context
- Möchtest du meine Freundin sein?Will you be my girlfriend?
- Ich liebe dich. Willst du meine Freundin sein?I love you. Will you be my girlfriend?
Example conversation
Maximilian and Sarah are sitting in a park during sunset.
- MaximilianSarah, ich habe dich sehr gerne.Sarah, I really like you.
- MaximilianWillst du meine Freundin sein?Will you be my girlfriend?
- SarahJa, Maximilian, das möchte ich!Yes, Maximilian, I would love to!
- MaximilianIch bin so glücklich.I am so happy.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Freundin, du, sein, CC BY-SA 4.0.
