pakjesavond
gift evening (Sinterklaas eve)
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
ˈpɑkjəsˌaːvɔnt
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Cultural Note
Pakjesavond (December 5) is when Sinterklaas gifts are exchanged. Each gift comes with a humorous poem (gedicht) teasing the recipient, and often an elaborate 'surprise' — a handmade packaging that disguises the real gift. The creativity of the poem and surprise matter as much as the gift itself.
📝 Example Sentences
Op pakjesavond maken we gedichten voor elkaar.
On gift evening we write poems for each other.
De kinderen kunnen niet wachten tot pakjesavond.
The children can't wait for gift evening.
Pakjesavond is op 5 december.
Gift evening is on December 5th.