Valentine's Day in Germany – Are You Ready for Your German Date? ❤️
It’s Valentine’s Day! Are you prepared for your (maybe first) German date?
Not everyone has a significant other to celebrate love with. But that doesn’t matter! Today is the perfect day to appreciate all the love in your life and celebrate self-love. Treat yourself with kindness and maybe surprise a friend with a little Valentine’s gift.
How Is Valentine's Day Celebrated in Germany?
You should know that “Valentinstag” in Germany and Austria and Switzerland is not as big of a deal as it is in America. While some couples celebrate it, many—especially older generations—hardly acknowledge it. For them, “der Hochzeitstag” or personal relationship milestones are much more important.
But maybe you have a date tonight—and maybe it’s your first German date! Here’s some useful German vocabulary and phrases to help you impress your date.
Essential German Vocabulary for Dating ❤️
die Verabredung (Pl. die Verabredungen) – date (a romantic meeting) -> Im romantischen Kontext sagen wir auf Deutsch auch oft “das Date”
die Rose (Pl. die Rosen) – rose
der Blumenstrauß (Pl. die Blumensträuße) – bouquet of flowers
„Ich hätte gerne einen (großen) Strauß roter Rosen.“ (I’d like a big bunch of red roses.)
das Kompliment (Pl. die Komplimente) – compliment
„Du hast ein schönes Lächeln.“ (You have a beautiful smile.)
die Verliebten – couple(s) in love
das Paar (Pl. die Paare) / das Pärchen (Pl. die Pärchen) – couple
die Beziehung (Pl. die Beziehungen) – relationship
die Überraschung (Pl. die Überraschungen) – surprise
die Begeisterung (über/für) (Pl. die Begeisterungen) – enthusiasm (about/for)
die Leidenschaft (Pl. die Leidenschaften) – passion
das Begehren (kein Plural) – desire
Useful German Verbs for Dating
sich verlieben (reflexiv) – to fall in love
jemanden (Akk.) verführen – to seduce someone
jemanden (Akk.) überraschen – to surprise someone
jemandem (Dat.) ein Kompliment machen – to give someone a compliment
jemandem (Dat.) eine Freude machen – to make someone happy with a gift or action
How to Impress Your German Date
1. Ordering Flowers Like a Pro 🌹
If you want to buy flowers for your date, you can say:
✅ „Ich hätte gerne diesen Blumenstrauß.“ (I’d like this bouquet of flowers.)
✅ „Ich hätte gerne einen großen Strauß roter Rosen.“ (I’d like a big bunch of red roses.)
2. Paying the Bill Like a Gentleman 💶
When the waiter brings the bill, they usually ask:
👉 „Getrennt oder zusammen?“ (Separate or together?)
As a gentleman (especially on Valentine’s Day!), you should say:
✅ „Zusammen, bitte.“ (Together, please.)
3. Giving Compliments in German ❤️
Instead of the classic “You have beautiful eyes”, try these compliments:
✅ „Du siehst toll aus!“ (You look great!)
✅ „Du siehst bezaubernd/atemberaubend/fantastisch aus!“ (You look stunning!).
✅ „Du hast ein schönes Lächeln.“ (You have a beautiful smile.)
Enjoy Your Valentine's Date in Germany!
Now you’re prepared for your romantic German date! Whether you're celebrating Valentine’s Day with a loved one, a new date, or just appreciating the love around you—enjoy it!
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