How to Say ‘Then we can get to know each other better.’ in German
Dann können wir uns besser kennenlernen.
dahn KUR-nen veer oons BESS-er KEN-en-lair-nen
[dahn KUR-nen veer oons BESS-er KEN-en-lair-nen]
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is clearly flirtier than just suggesting a quieter table. It signals romantic or personal interest, so use it when that tone is already welcome.
Phrase Breakdown
Dann können wir
dahn KUR-nen veer
Then we can
Introduces a result or next step after a condition or change.
Dann können wir anfangen.
Then we can start.
Words in this phrase
Dann
[dahn]
then
Used to introduce the next idea: what happens after moving somewhere quieter.
Dann können wir uns besser kennenlernen. Das wäre schön.
Then we can get to know each other better. That would be nice.
können
[KUR-nen]
can
Modal verb showing possibility: “can” or “will be able to.”
Dann können wir uns besser kennenlernen. Das wäre schön.
Then we can get to know each other better. That would be nice.
wir
[veer]
we
Refers to both people together, creating a friendly and inclusive tone.
Dann können wir uns besser kennenlernen. Das wäre schön.
Then we can get to know each other better. That would be nice.
Uns besser kennenlernen
oons BESS-er KEN-en-lair-nen
Get to know each other better
Refers to becoming more familiar with one another.
Wir wollen uns erst besser kennenlernen.
We want to get to know each other better first.
Words in this phrase
uns
[oons]
each other / ourselves
In this phrase, “uns” means “each other,” not just “ourselves.”
Dann können wir uns besser kennenlernen. Das wäre schön.
Then we can get to know each other better. That would be nice.
besser
[BESS-er]
better
Shows that the speaker wants a deeper or improved connection.
Dann können wir uns besser kennenlernen. Das wäre schön.
Then we can get to know each other better. That would be nice.
kennenlernen
[KEN-en-lair-nen]
get to know
Verb used for becoming more familiar with someone.
Dann können wir uns besser kennenlernen. Das wäre schön.
Then we can get to know each other better. That would be nice.
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