Dating in Germany, in English if you prefer
Moving to Germany for a job, a PhD or a master's often means arriving with a contract, a flat hunt and very little social life. Dating can feel harder still when your German is a work in progress. Wrati lets you meet people in English, see what they are looking for before you say hello, and translate a message when one of you would rather write in German.
Free to join for men and women
What dating in Germany is like
Germans are often described as direct, and on a date that usually means honesty rather than coldness. People tend to say what they think and what they want, so being clear about your own intentions early is generally appreciated rather than seen as too forward.
Punctuality is taken seriously. Arriving ten minutes late without a message can make a poor first impression, while turning up on time to a café, a beer garden or a walk along the river already counts in your favour.
Splitting the bill is common and rarely means a lack of interest. A server may simply ask whether you are paying together or separately, and many couples go Dutch on a first date without it being awkward.
Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Cologne all have large international communities, including many Indian engineers, IT professionals, researchers and students. Someone who shares your language or hometown may live a few U-Bahn stops away, and Wrati lets you set your languages so you can find each other.
Dating, relationships and marriage in Germany
Many couples in Germany live together for a long time before deciding whether to marry, and some never do. Others arrive knowing they want marriage. Showing your intention — Marriage, Long term, Short term or Still exploring — means neither person has to guess which kind of relationship the other has in mind.
Men verify with a live selfie before they can message or call, and a man can send one message until a woman replies. Your phone number is never shown, so you can chat, and with Premium video call, before you decide to meet.
The world is one family — Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, as the old Sanskrit phrase puts it — and Germany shows it well: in a single city you can meet someone from Kerala, Kraków or Kassel. In-chat translation helps when you do not share a first language.
Whatever you are looking for, you say it up front. Your intention — Marriage, Long term, Short term and others — is shown to the people you match with, so someone looking for a life partner and someone looking to date can each find people who want the same thing.
Also on Wrati in Germany
Love in your language
Languages commonly spoken in Germany include German, English and Turkish. On Wrati you can list the languages you speak, and in-chat translation helps when you and your match do not share a first language.
How Wrati helps you connect
Photo-verified profiles
A verified badge shows who has confirmed the person in the photos is really them.
Intentions up front
Dating, long-term or marriage — visible before the first message.
Private by default
Your mobile number is never shown to other members.
Free safety tools
Blocking, reporting and who-can-see-me controls never need a paid plan.
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Meeting safely
Keep conversations in the app until you trust someone, meet in a busy public place, tell a friend your plans and never send money to someone you have not met. If anyone makes you uncomfortable, block and report them — both are free for everyone. Read more in our safety guide and privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to speak German to use Wrati in Germany?
No. You can use Wrati in English and set the languages you speak on your profile. If a match prefers to write in German, in-chat translation helps both of you follow the conversation.
Can I meet other Indians living in Germany on Wrati?
Yes. Setting your languages and what you are looking for makes it easier to meet people who share your background, wherever in Germany they live — and you are equally free to meet people who do not.
Can I start meeting people before I move to Germany?
With Travel Mode, included on selected Premium plans, you can browse and match with people in a German city before you arrive, so you are not starting from nothing on your first weekend.
Is Wrati free for both men and women?
Yes. Creating a profile, photo verification, discovering people, matching and starting conversations are free for everyone. Premium is optional and adds extras such as unlimited chats and calling.
Can I use Wrati if I am looking for marriage rather than dating?
Yes. When you set up your profile you choose what you are looking for — Marriage, Long term, Short term and other intentions — and that is shown to the people you match with, so marriage-minded members can find each other without guessing.
Will other members see my phone number?
No. Your mobile number is never shown to other members. You can chat, and with Premium call, inside the app before deciding to share anything else. Blocking and reporting are free for everyone.
Is there a Wrati app for iPhone?
Not yet. Wrati is available as an Android app on Google Play and on the web at wrati.com, which works in any modern mobile browser, including on iPhone.
Can I meet people from other countries on Wrati?
Yes. Wrati is open to members worldwide. You can meet people near you, or look further afield — and in-chat translation helps when you and the other person do not share a first language.
Get Wrati on Android
Wrati works on the web at wrati.com in any modern browser. The Android app is on Google Play where the listing is available in your country. There is no iPhone app yet — on iPhone, use wrati.com in your browser.