Bedeutung
Buying something and paying for it later.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In traditional 'bruine cafés', the 'pof' was often kept on a 'viltje' (beer coaster). The bartender would write the number of drinks on the back of the coaster. In Flanders, the phrase is also well-known, but they might more frequently use 'op de lat' or 'op de poep' (though the latter is very regional and informal). In Surinamese Dutch, buying on credit is often called 'op de lat', but 'op de pof' is understood due to the shared colonial history of trade and small shops. The rise of 'Klarna' and 'AfterPay' in the Netherlands is often described in newspapers as 'de nieuwe pof', leading to concerns about debt among Gen Z.
Use in Bars
This is the most natural place to use it. If you're a regular, the bartender will appreciate the native-sounding phrase.
Don't overdo it
In Dutch culture, being in debt is often seen negatively. Don't brag about buying 'op de pof' too much.
Bedeutung
Buying something and paying for it later.
Use in Bars
This is the most natural place to use it. If you're a regular, the bartender will appreciate the native-sounding phrase.
Don't overdo it
In Dutch culture, being in debt is often seen negatively. Don't brag about buying 'op de pof' too much.
The verb form
You can just say 'Mag ik poffen?' to sound even more like a local in a very casual setting.
Trust factor
Only use this if there is a level of trust. You can't 'pof' with someone you just met.
Teste dich selbst
Vul de juiste voorzetsels en lidwoorden in.
Ik heb geen contant geld, mag ik deze krant ___ ___ ___ kopen?
De vaste uitdrukking is altijd 'op de pof'.
Wat betekent 'op de pof kopen'?
Als je iets op de pof koopt, dan...
Het gaat om uitgestelde betaling (krediet).
Maak de dialoog af.
Barman: 'Dat is dan tien euro.' Klant: 'Oei, ik ben mijn pinpas vergeten. ___?'
Dit is de meest natuurlijke manier om in een café om krediet te vragen.
In welke situatie is 'op de pof kopen' NIET gepast?
Kies de situatie waarin je deze uitdrukking beter niet kunt gebruiken.
Bij een bank gebruik je formele termen zoals 'lening' of 'hypotheek'.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formal vs Informal Credit
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIk heb geen contant geld, mag ik deze krant ___ ___ ___ kopen?
De vaste uitdrukking is altijd 'op de pof'.
Als je iets op de pof koopt, dan...
Het gaat om uitgestelde betaling (krediet).
Barman: 'Dat is dan tien euro.' Klant: 'Oei, ik ben mijn pinpas vergeten. ___?'
Dit is de meest natuurlijke manier om in een café om krediet te vragen.
Kies de situatie waarin je deze uitdrukking beter niet kunt gebruiken.
Bij een bank gebruik je formele termen zoals 'lening' of 'hypotheek'.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot necessarily, but it is very informal. It depends on your relationship with the person.
Yes, it's often used to describe 'Buy Now, Pay Later' services in a slightly critical way.
'Op de pof' is informal and based on trust; 'op krediet' is formal and involves banks/contracts.
In small villages and traditional pubs, yes. In big cities, it's mostly replaced by digital payments.
Yes, it can mean a 'puff' of air or the sound of a small explosion.
Yes, a seller can say 'Ik verkoop niet op de pof' (I don't sell on credit).
No, 'pof' is used in the singular in this idiom.
Prepositions in idioms are often arbitrary; 'op' is the historical standard here.
No, that would sound very strange and unprofessional.
Only informally, to describe a risky strategy of borrowing too much.
Verwandte Redewendungen
op de lat kopen
synonymBuying on credit.
op rekening
similarOn account.
iets op je kerfstok hebben
builds onTo have something on your conscience/record.
rood staan
contrastTo have a negative bank balance.
handje contantje
contrastPaying in cash immediately.
