fooi
tip; gratuity
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/foːi/
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Cultural Note
Tipping in the Netherlands is appreciated but not expected in the way it is in the US. Service charges are included in menu prices. Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% for good service is common. Leaving no tip is socially acceptable and does not affect the server's wages.
📝 Example Sentences
In Nederland is het niet verplicht om fooi te geven.
In the Netherlands it is not obligatory to give a tip.
We geven meestal vijf tot tien procent fooi.
We usually give five to ten percent as a tip.