Dating & Romance

1. Koant-tre oc'h. Gallout a rafen azezañ ganeoc'h ?

   You look lovely. May I sit with you?

   Usage

   A polite opener asking to sit with someone

   Grammar Note

   "Koant" suits any gender; the polite plural "oc'h / ganeoc'h" is used. Composed sentence

2. Fellout a rafe deoc'h mont da vale pe evañ ur banne kafe ?

   Would you like to go for a walk or have a coffee?

   Usage

   A light invitation offering a walk or a coffee

   Grammar Note

   "Fellout a rafe deoc'h" + infinitive means "would you like to"; "bale" softens to "vale" after "da". Composed sentence

3. Gallout a rafen kaout ho niverenn pellgomz ?

   May I have your phone number?

   Usage

   Politely asking for a phone number

   Grammar Note

   "Gallout a rafen" + infinitive is a polite request. Composed sentence

4. Plijout a ra din bezañ ganeoc'h

   I like being with you.

   Usage

   A gentle way to show affection

   Grammar Note

   "Plijout a ra din" + infinitive means "I like to". Composed sentence

5. Kaer-tre eo ho mousc'hoarzh

   You have a lovely smile.

   Usage

   Complimenting someone's smile

   Grammar Note

   The adjective comes first, followed by "eo". Composed sentence

6. Biskoazh n'em eus anavezet unan evel c'hwi

   I have never met anyone like you.

   Usage

   Sincerely telling someone they are special

   Grammar Note

   "Biskoazh" opens the sentence, followed by the perfect "n'em eus" + participle ("never have I"). Composed sentence

7. Plijout a rit din kalz

   I like you very much.

   Usage

   A direct statement of liking; context decides how strong it is

   Grammar Note

   The word order is reversed: literally "you please to me". Composed sentence

8. Laouen-tre on ganeoc'h

   I am very happy with you.

   Usage

   Expressing happiness in someone's company

   Grammar Note

   "Laouen" is the same for any gender; "gant" with a personal ending gives "ganeoc'h" (with you). Composed sentence

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