Dating Apps

1. Wat foar wurk dochsto?

   What do you do for work?

   Usage

   A common icebreaker asking what someone does for work

   Grammar Note

   Dochsto is the second person of dwaan joined with do. Wurk dwaan means to work

2. Dyn foto's binne tige moai

   Your photos are really nice

   Usage

   Compliments the photos on someone's dating profile

   Grammar Note

   Moai covers pretty, nice and good. The plural subject takes binne

3. Wolsto ôfprate foar in drankje?

   Would you like to meet up for a drink?

   Usage

   Suggests moving from the app to meeting for a drink

   Grammar Note

   Ôfprate means to agree on a meeting. Drankje is a diminutive and sounds casual

4. Wêr wennesto yn Ljouwert?

   Where do you live in Leeuwarden?

   Usage

   Asks which part of town someone lives in, useful for choosing where to meet

   Grammar Note

   Ljouwert is the Frisian name of Leeuwarden. Swap in another town. The question word is wêr (where)

5. Wat binne dyn hobbys?

   What are your hobbies?

   Usage

   A classic icebreaker about interests

   Grammar Note

   The plural of hobby is hobbys, without an apostrophe

6. Bisto ek in fytsleafhawwer?

   Are you also a cycling enthusiast?

   Usage

   A cycling icebreaker, fitting for Fryslân

   Grammar Note

   Bisto is bist joined with do. Fytsleafhawwer is fyts (bicycle) plus leafhawwer (enthusiast)

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