Do you remember our patient German teacher Birgit and her sarcastic American student Alex? Today, they're taking us on a journey of German pick up lines. This sounds oxymoronic, but flirting does exist in this country. Buckle up. We're going to Germany! - Hey Alex! Last time, I promised you a crash course on German pick up lines although Germany is the last destination that comes to mind when we talk about flirting. While French guys master the art of compliments in their languages, their German peers prefer a structured dialogue. There's a reason behind this: German men and women feel equal: a) they go Dutch on a date b) both are okay with making the first move c) neither receives flowery compliments - That’s quite an introduction, Birgit. I can't picture a society without flirting. Let me start with a compliment in German: Du hast schöne Augen und ein wunderbares Lächeln. - Wow! Du bist der Beste. Thanks for this grammatically correct line and the beautiful eyes after my sleepless night. Let's begin with German Anmachsprüche you should never use. Learn these lines and forget them. - Learning to forget... It only applies to pick up lines in Deutsch. Germans like rules, and they like following them. Always take what a German guy tells you at face value. If he says '"Ich rufe dich morgen an" (I'll call you tomorrow), he will call you tomorrow (not today or the day after that). If he says "Ich mag dich" (I like you), he means it. And yes, he will also tell you openly if he is just looking for a one-night stand. Germans are straightforward. - Germans think the more creative they get - the better. They end up making laughingstocks of themselves. It seems they've been passing these pick up lines across generations since pre-Germanic times to use them at German parties. - I’m all ears, Birgit. Don't let me sound like an idiot in a room full of German women.Do Germans Even Flirt?
FAQ: How do you tell if a German guy likes you?
Terroristen, Engel, und Diabetes
- You can't outdo German men...
- Hope so.
5 worst pick up lines
| Sind deine Eltern Terroristen? Du bist eine echte Bombe! | Are your parents terrorists? You’re a bomb! |
| Hat es sehr wehgetan, als du vom Himmel gefallen bist? | Did it hurt a lot when you fell from heaven? |
| Du bist so süß, dass ich Diabetes kriege | You’re so sweet I’m getting diabetes |
| Glaubst du an die Liebe auf den ersten Blick oder muss ich nochmal an dir vorbeigehen? | Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I pass you again? |
| Ich würde gerne mal mit dir frühstücken. Darf ich dich zum Abendessen einladen? | I would like to have breakfast with you. May I invite you to dinner? |
- I especially love the last one. This sexual innuendo sounds so polite in German, wrapped in the Subjunctive würde. Do you remember the German Konjunktiv?
- I do. Funny. Why not just discuss sexual positions right away?
- I hope God will answer all my prayers and teach German guys to flirt like the French one day.
- You wish. Those angels and diabetes sound like poorly reworked Shakespearean verses translated into German.
- Right.
- I should rescue all women with my signature German pick up lines.
- Which German pick up lines?
- I have two:
- Diese Kurven, und ich bin ohne Bremsen (All those curves, and I have no breaks)
- Ich bin Schriftsteller und schreibe ein Telefonbuch. Deine Nummer fehlt mir aber noch (I’m a writer, and I’m writing a telephone book. I don’t have your number yet though)
- Are these your best German pick up lines?
- Teasing you. I googled them before class. I also checked this video with silly German pick up lines. It's so lame: Eigentlich bin ich ja kein Typ für eine Nacht, aber für dich würde ich eine Ausnahme machen (Well, I'm not really a one-night kind of guy, but I'd make an exception for you).
Example #1
- Wait till you hear responses to such German pick up lines. This guy does field research.
- I bet he gets "go to hell" 100% times from German ladies.
Example #2
FAQ: Are German guys honest?
German men are very honest. They are likely to tell you everything they like and dislike about you without any reservations. If you feel uncomfortable knowing what exactly he thinks of you, you'll need to toughen up to make this relationship work. Germans expect you to consider their honesty an advantage and do not aim to offend you when they express their critique.
Assertive and Spontaneous
- So, what's the success recipe with German women? A tip from this video is to mind you of non-verbal language along with pick up lines. You can use the same words but sound either shy or confident. Women prefer the latter. Germany is about assertiveness - why not apply it here? Utter this German line with maximum self-confidence - Du bist mir gerade voll aufgefallen. Ich musste dich jetzt ansprechen. Wie heißt du? Ich heiße Alex. (Hey, you just caught my eye. I had to talk to you. What’s your name? Mine is Alex).
Example #3
- This German line sounds persuasive. I'd also consider the context. If that’s downtown and a street band's playing nice music, I’d say Istjaeigentlichein romantischerPlatzmitderMusikundso (It’s such a romantic place with music).
- You're reading my mind. I was just going to give you another example, where a guy is following a coach’s tips and approaches a girl with this exact phrase:
Example #4
- Gee, I’m good.
- You are! And you speak the language perfectly. More German pick up lines?
- Was gibt es sonst noch für Sehenswürdigkeiten in deiner Stadt, außer dir? I think it's bold and sweet.
- German pick up lines interest you more than the German Subjunctive.
- True. I can use the German Subjunctive though. My signature line is Hallo! Ich mag dich. Ich würde mit dir gerne was trinken gehen. or Möchtest du was essen? In a restaurant, I‘d go with Ich habe mich gefragt, ob ich mich vielleicht zu dir setzen darf.
- Great pick up lines, Alex.
- Well, buying a girl a drink works in any language, not only German.
FAQ: How do you start a conversation with a girl in German?
In Germany, the rule of thumb is to establish eye contact with a woman/man you like before saying anything. That works like a "Hallo, wie geht's" (Hi, how are you?). After this, you are supposed to confidently approach the person with a verbal "Hallo" (hello) or "Entschuldigug" (Excuse me) and your pick up line.
Ok, She’s Wined and Dined. What Next?
- I need a few more German pick up lines. I can say something funny in German. I’m lame with compliments though.
- Grab a pen. Here come German lines, in order, from the first date to the serious relationship if you're aiming to have one, of course.
- I'm in a desperate search for my significant other.
- Funny. Anyway, here they are:
Start with a compliment line
| Du siehst umwerfend aus | You look stunning |
| Ich mag deine Bluse | I like your blouse |
| Ich mag, wie du lächelst | I like your smile |
Continue with a personal touch:
| Du machst mich glücklich | You make me happy |
| Ich genieße jede Sekunde mit dir | I enjoy every second spent with you |
| Ich stehe auf dich / Ich hab dich lieb | I like you |
Say you love her
| Ich bin verliebt | I am in love |
| Ich liebe dich | I love ya |
| Du bist die Liebe meines Lebens | You are the love of my life |
- Hell of a structured approach towards German pick up lines. I'd prefer the French way.
- Well, that’s our culture. I hope you’ve still enjoyed this German language class.
- Absolutely. Learning German is fun.
FAQ: What do German people call their lovers?
Although Germans are not the most romantic people in the world, they have lots of endearment terms they use for their loved ones. They like using animal names with diminutive suffixes for extra cuteness: e.g., Bärchen (bear cub), Mäuschen / Mausi (little mouse, Häschen'/ Hasi (bunny).
Some other popular cute names are Schatz / Schätzchen / Schatzi (treasure),(little treasure), Süße /Süßer (sweetie (for women) / sweetie (for men ), Schnucki (sweetie-pie).
Ready to Meet Your Love?
You never know when you'll bump into the love of your life or a cute German person you'd want to chat up. Having several German pick up lines up your sleeve wouldn't hurt. But remember: no German lines will work without a positive approach and a pinch of humor. Finally, speaking with confidence is a must: Shaue die Frau in die Augen, wenn du es tust.
