jarig
having a birthday, birthday (adjective)
Pronunciation
ˈjaːrəx
Cultural Note
In Dutch, you don't 'have' a birthday — you 'are' jarig ('Ik ben jarig'). The expression 'de jarige Job' (the birthday Job) refers to the birthday person. Uniquely, the birthday person treats others — bringing cake to work and treats to school.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik ben morgen jarig!
It's my birthday tomorrow!
Wie is er jarig?
Whose birthday is it?
De jarige Job trakteert op taart.
The birthday boy/girl treats everyone to cake.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | jarig |
| inflected | jarige |
| comparative | |
| superlative |
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