मतलब
I will pay for it.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The Dutch 'trakteren' culture is unique. If you don't bring cake to the office on your own birthday, it's considered a minor social faux pas. Using this phrase is the verbal signal that you are following this tradition. In Dutch business, directness is valued. If a company says 'De lunch is voor onze rekening,' they are clearly stating there is no expectation for the client to pay, which avoids any awkwardness. Flemish speakers use this phrase too, but they might also say 'Ik geef het' or 'Het is van mij'. The Dutch version 'voor mijn rekening' sounds slightly more 'Northern' but is perfectly understood. Because the Dutch are so efficient with splitting bills via the Tikkie app, saying 'Het is voor mijn rekening' is a strong statement of generosity that stands out more than in other cultures.
The 'Firm Hand' Rule
When saying this in a restaurant, place your hand briefly on the bill folder. It signals to the waiter and your friends that the discussion is over.
Don't use 'op'
English speakers always want to say 'op mijn rekening'. Avoid this! It sounds like you are talking about your bank balance.
मतलब
I will pay for it.
The 'Firm Hand' Rule
When saying this in a restaurant, place your hand briefly on the bill folder. It signals to the waiter and your friends that the discussion is over.
Don't use 'op'
English speakers always want to say 'op mijn rekening'. Avoid this! It sounds like you are talking about your bank balance.
The Birthday Rule
In the Netherlands, if it's your birthday, you say this phrase. Don't wait for others to offer!
Business Context
Use this when you want to sound like a leader who takes responsibility for their team's actions.
खुद को परखो
Vul het juiste voorzetsel en bezittelijk voornaamwoord in.
Maak je geen zorgen over de koffie; het is ___ ___ rekening.
The fixed expression is 'voor [possessive] rekening'.
In welke situatie is deze zin het meest gepast?
Zin: 'De schade aan de auto komt voor mijn rekening.'
Here, 'voor mijn rekening komen' refers to taking responsibility for costs/consequences.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Zullen we de rekening delen?' B: 'Nee, ik ben vandaag jarig, dus...'
This is the natural way to announce you are treating others on your birthday.
Combineer de zin met de betekenis.
1. Ik trakteer. 2. Het is voor mijn rekening. 3. Zet het op mijn rekening.
Each phrase has a slightly different nuance and register.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Paying vs. Considering
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासMaak je geen zorgen over de koffie; het is ___ ___ rekening.
The fixed expression is 'voor [possessive] rekening'.
Zin: 'De schade aan de auto komt voor mijn rekening.'
Here, 'voor mijn rekening komen' refers to taking responsibility for costs/consequences.
A: 'Zullen we de rekening delen?' B: 'Nee, ik ben vandaag jarig, dus...'
This is the natural way to announce you are treating others on your birthday.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
Each phrase has a slightly different nuance and register.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालYes, but 'Ik trakteer' is more common for just one drink. 'Voor mijn rekening' sounds a bit more formal.
It can be. Usually, you should say 'Dank je wel, wat aardig!' and then offer to pay next time.
No, it can also mean taking the blame or responsibility for a non-financial outcome.
'Voor mijn rekening' is the idiom for paying. 'Op mijn rekening' refers to the money sitting in your bank account.
No, that sounds very strange. Stick to 'rekening'.
Yes, especially in contracts or business emails regarding costs.
You say 'Het is van de zaak' or 'Op kosten van de zaak'.
Yes, it's very common for parents to say this to their children at dinner.
Yes: 'Het is voor onze rekening' (It is on us).
Not at all. It sounds generous and clear.
Yes, if you are a manager taking responsibility for your team's error.
Then you can say 'Het was voor mijn rekening'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Ik trakteer
synonymI'm treating.
Op kosten van de zaak
similarOn the house / on the company.
De rekening vereffenen
builds onTo settle the bill / to settle a score.
Voor eigen rekening
specialized formAt one's own risk/expense.
