dating
das Dating, die Datings
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dating
The process of meeting different people for dates in order to get to know a potential romantic partner.
Seit der Erfindung von Apps ist Online-Dating für viele Menschen zur Normalität geworden.
Since the invention of apps, online dating has become normal for many people.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Datings |
| genitive | des Datings |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Dating | die Datings |
| accusative | das Dating | die Datings |
| dative | dem Dating | den Datings |
| genitive | des Datings | der Datings |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Dating' is a loanword from English. In German, it is used as a neuter noun ('das Dating'), similar to other activities borrowed from English that end in '-ing' (e.g., 'das Shopping', 'das Jogging').
Das ständige Dating über Apps kann sehr anstrengend sein.
Constant dating through apps can be very exhausting.
The word 'Dating' is used as an uncountable noun that describes a process or concept. It is therefore normally used in the singular without an article or with the definite article 'das'.
Für gutes Dating gibt es leider keine festen Regeln.
Unfortunately, there are no fixed rules for good dating.
Sie hat im Moment keine Zeit für das Dating.
She doesn't have time for dating at the moment.
'Dating' is very often part of compound words. The most common combination is 'Online-Dating' (online dating). 'Dating-App' (dating app) and 'Dating-Portal' (dating portal) are also very common.
Viele Paare lernen sich heute über Online-Dating kennen.
Many couples today meet through online dating.
Welche Dating-App ist deiner Meinung nach die beste?
Which dating app do you think is the best?
