Exclusive
Meaning: Dating only each other, not seeing other people (modern dating).
Being 'exclusive' means you've agreed not to date other people. It's a step toward official relationship but might be its own category. 'Are we exclusive?' is the modern dating question.
Examples
- Are we exclusive? 我们是排他的关系吗?¿Somos exclusivos?私たちって独占的な関係?우리 서로만 만나는 거야?
- We decided to be exclusive. 我们决定只跟对方交往Decidimos ser exclusivos私たちは他の人とは会わないことに決めた우리 서로만 만나기로 했어.
- I want to be exclusive with you. 我想只和你在一起Quiero ser exclusivo contigoあなたとだけ付き合いたい너하고만 사귀고 싶어.
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
Usage Guide
Context: dating, commitment, exclusivity
Tone: serious, milestone
✓ Do Say
- Exclusive排他的exclusivo独占的독점적인
- Being exclusive处于排他关系ser exclusivos独占的な関係にある독점적인 관계야
- Going exclusive确定排他关系hacerse exclusivos独占的な関係になる독점적인 관계로 가다
✗ Don't Say
- Specifically about not dating others专指不与其他人约会Se refiere específicamente a no salir con otras personas特に他の人と付き合わないことについて다른 사람과 만나지 않는 것에 관한 구체적 표현
Common Mistakes
- May or may not mean 'official' relationship
Origin & History
Modern dating terminology addressing the ambiguity between casual and committed. 'The exclusive talk' is a recognised milestone.
Etymology: From exclusive (only each other)
First recorded: Modern dating terminology
Cultural Context
Era: Modern dating
Generation: Younger generations
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Dating advice, modern relationships
Regional notes: Universal modern dating.
Variations
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