A1 Collocation Neutral

Een cadeau geven.

To give a present.

Meaning

Offering a gift to someone.

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Cultural Background

Gift-giving is often done at the start of a visit. In Belgium, gifts are often given at the end of a meal.

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Remember the French root

Cadeau sounds French because it is! Pronounce it with a soft 'o'.

Meaning

Offering a gift to someone.

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Remember the French root

Cadeau sounds French because it is! Pronounce it with a soft 'o'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct verb.

Ik wil mijn moeder een cadeau ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: geven

You give a gift, you don't receive it from yourself.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

Ik wil mijn moeder een cadeau ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: geven

You give a gift, you don't receive it from yourself.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is neuter: 'het cadeau'.

Related Phrases

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Een cadeau krijgen

contrast

To receive a gift

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