trakteren
to treat (someone), to hand out treats
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
trɑkˈteːrə(n)
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Cultural Note
In the Netherlands, the birthday person treats everyone else — the opposite of many cultures. At school, children bring 'traktaties' (treats) for their classmates. At work, you bring cake or pastries. Parents often spend significant time creating elaborate themed treat packages for school birthdays.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik trakteer op taart, want ik ben jarig!
I'm treating everyone to cake because it's my birthday!
De kinderen trakteren op school.
The children hand out treats at school.
Mag ik je op een drankje trakteren?
May I treat you to a drink?