Flirting

1. Du är vacker

   You are beautiful

   Usage

   Compliment someone's appearance; works for anyone

   Grammar Note

   "Vacker" agrees with common gender. Neuter: "vackert", plural: "vackra"

2. Får jag bjuda dig på en drink?

   Can I buy you a drink?

   Usage

   Offer to buy someone a drink at a bar or party

   Grammar Note

   "Bjuda på" (treat to/offer) is a phrasal verb for treating someone

3. Vill du dansa med mig?

   Would you like to dance with me?

   Usage

   Invite someone to dance at a club or party

   Grammar Note

   "Vill du" (will you / want you to) is a gentle invitation

4. Har du varit här förut?

   Have you been to this place before?

   Usage

   A natural conversation starter when meeting someone new

   Grammar Note

   "Varit" is the past participle of "vara" (to be); present perfect structure, meaning "have you been (here)"

5. Jag tycker om dig

   I like you

   Usage

   Express affection; softer than "älskar" (love)

   Grammar Note

   "Tycka om" = to like (phrasal verb); omitting "om" changes the meaning

6. Kan vi ses igen?

   Can we meet again?

   Usage

   Express the desire to meet again

   Grammar Note

   "Ses" is the passive/deponent form of "se", meaning "to see each other"

7. Du har ett fantastiskt leende

   You have a fantastic smile

   Usage

   Compliment someone's smile in a natural way

   Grammar Note

   "Fantastiskt" is neuter form agreeing with "leende" (neuter noun)

8. Vad heter du?

   What is your name?

   Usage

   Ask someone's name when meeting for the first time

   Grammar Note

   "Heta" means "to be named"; "Jag heter..." = "My name is..."

9. Ska vi ta en promenad?

   Shall we take a walk?

   Usage

   Suggest a casual walk together as a date or outing

   Grammar Note

   "Ska" is a modal for future/intent; "Ska vi" = "shall we" for suggestions

10. Kan jag få ditt nummer?

    Can I have your number?

    Usage

    Ask for someone's phone number

    Grammar Note

    "Ditt" is the neuter possessive of "du"; agrees with neuter "nummer"

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