Meaning
Offering a gift to someone.
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.
Remember the French root
Cadeau sounds French because it is! Pronounce it with a soft 'o'.
Meaning
Offering a gift to someone.
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 ___.
You give a gift, you don't receive it from yourself.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesIk wil mijn moeder een cadeau ___.
You give a gift, you don't receive it from yourself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is neuter: 'het cadeau'.
Related Phrases
Een cadeau krijgen
contrastTo receive a gift