valentine
word
/ˈvæɫənˌtaɪn/
VAL-uhn-tyn
/vˈæləntˌaɪn/
VAL-uhn-tyn
Definition
A valentine is someone you love or choose in a romantic way, especially on Valentine’s Day. It can also mean a card or message sent to express love or affection.
Usage & Nuances
Often used around Valentine’s Day, and a bit old-fashioned in everyday speech. Common patterns are 'be my valentine' and 'send/give someone a valentine'. The person meaning and the card meaning are both common, so context matters.
Spanish: enamorado del Día de San Valentín - tarjeta de San ValentínPortuguese (BR): namorado de Dia dos Namorados - cartão de Dia dos NamoradosPortuguese (PT): namorado do Dia dos Namorados - cartão de São ValentimChinese (Simplified): 情人 - 情人节卡片Chinese (Traditional): 情人 - 情人節卡片Hindi: वैलेंटाइन साथी - वैलेंटाइन कार्डArabic: حبيب في عيد الحب - بطاقة عيد الحبBengali: ভালেন্টাইন - প্রেমপত্রRussian: валентинка - валентин(ка) (человек)Japanese: バレンタイン - バレンタインカードVietnamese: valentine - thiệp ValentineKorean: 발렌타인 - 발렌타인 카드Turkish: sevgili (Valentin Günü'nde) - Sevgililer Günü kartıUrdu: ویلنٹائن - محبت بھرا کارڈIndonesian: valentine - thiệp Valentine
Example Sentences
Back in school, everyone hoped to get a valentine from their crush.
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Will you be my valentine?
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She got a valentine in the mail.
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He made a valentine for his wife.
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I bought flowers, but I still need a card for my valentine.
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That movie is cheesy, but it’s kind of perfect for a valentine date.
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