wil je met me trouwen?
/ʋɪl jə mɛt mə ˈtrɑu̯.ə(n)/word by word
wil je met me trouwen? is the Dutch way to say "will you marry me?"
This phrase is a question used to ask someone to enter into a marriage with you.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "will you with me marry?"
How does it change in a sentence?
In this sentence, the infinitive verb trouwen (to marry) is placed at the end because it follows the auxiliary verb wil.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʋɪl jə mɛt mə ˈtrɑu̯.ə(n)/. The stress is on the second of three syllables.
Did you know?
- The phrase trouwen is closely related to the English word 'true' as they both share a Proto-Germanic ancestor meaning faithful.
- In some formal Dutch wedding contexts, the couple may exchange trouwringen, which literally translates to 'loyalty rings'.
- While wil je met me trouwen? is the standard proposal, Dutch couples often use the term trouwbelofte to describe a formal marriage promise.
Examples in context
- Laura, wil je met me trouwen?Laura, will you marry me?
- Devin, ik hou ontzettend veel van je. Wil je met me trouwen?Devin, I love you so much. Will you marry me?
- Ik hou van je, wil je met me trouwen?I love you, will you marry me?
- Zeg, wil je met me trouwen?Say, will you marry me?
Example conversation
Levi is proposing to Julia during a romantic dinner.
- LeviJulia, ik wil de rest van mijn leven met je delen. Wil je met me trouwen?Julia, I want to share the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?
- JuliaOh mijn god, ja! Natuurlijk wil ik!Oh my god, yes! Of course I do!
- LeviIk ben zo gelukkig dat je ja zegt.I am so happy that you say yes.
- JuliaIk hou zo veel van je, Levi.I love you so much, Levi.
