Calling all Dutch speakers!

[Aetius Helvius Merula]

My girlfriend's birthday is in 2 days, and since she's had a rough time lately I really want to cheer her up. She was born in Maastricht, and is so Dutch it's easy to forget she's lived in the USA for most her life. I want to sign her card with something romantic in Dutch. Any suggestions?

[Praefectusclassis]

And you're asking Dutch guys for a text? Not the most romantic people, you know. At least, we don't have that reputation. Got any suggestions for a line, I'm sure we can come up with a translation, although Maastrech dialect is out of my league.

[Titvs Statilivs Castvs]

You have ask Flemish people, not... Dutch. :roll: They are Batavians. You might as well try to slap her in the face for her birthday. :lol:

[Praefectusclassis]

And here, in a nutshell, is the difference between Flemish people and Dutch... :wink:

[Jona Lendering]

Joel, ignore that Flemish/Dutch animosity, and just say what you want us to translate.

I love you = Ik hou van je

[Titvs Statilivs Castvs]

And here, in a nutshell, is the difference between Flemish people and Dutch... :wink:

And still we manage not to go at war with each other.

[Aetius Helvius Merula]

Joel, ignore that Flemish/Dutch animosity, and just say what you want us to translate.

I love you = Ik hou van je

Thanks, Jonas! Love, not war, I say :lol: How about this...

I adore you. I would take the field of honor in your name. Happy birthday!

[Praefectusclassis]

Translation would be something like:
"Ik aanbid je. Ik zou het veld van eer (willen) veroveren in jouw naam. Hartelijk gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag."