flirten
Translation
to flirt, to hit on
Examples
Er flirtet mit der Kellnerin.
He is flirting with the waitress.
Sie flirten oft auf Partys.
They often flirt at parties.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb.)) to flirt with sb. He was flirting with me all night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anmachen, anbaggern (to hit on, to make a move on)
Etymology
A direct borrowing from the English word 'to flirt'.
Memory Tips
This is a cognate, meaning it's the same word as in English. Just remember to pronounce it with a German accent.