How to Say “You’re Hot” in Dutch

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je bent heet
To say "you're hot" in Dutch, use je bent heet.
In Dutch, je bent heet is often interpreted as being sexually aroused or is used for objects like engines.

Which one should you use?

Use je hebt het warm to say someone feels a high physical temperature, whereas je bent heet is often interpreted as being sexually aroused or is used for objects like engines.

What mistakes should you avoid?

Avoid using je bent heet to mean someone is sexually attractive, as this is a common English-to-Dutch mistake.

Did you know?

  • The word heet shares a common ancestor with the English word 'hot', both tracing back to the Proto-Germanic word *haitaz.
  • Because heet is so strongly associated with arousal or objects, calling a person heet can be perceived as jarring or unintentionally comical.

Examples in context

  • Je bent een echte hottie. Ik meen het echt!
    You're a real hottie. I really mean it!

Example conversation

Sophie touches Daan's forehead to check his temperature.

  1. Sophie

    Daan, je bent heet!
    Daan, you're hot!
  2. Daan

    Ik voel me inderdaad niet goed.
    I indeed don't feel well.
  3. Sophie

    Ik haal een thermometer voor je.
    I will get a thermometer for you.
  4. Daan

    Dank je wel, Sophie.
    Thank you, Sophie.

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