Signification
Purchasing things.
Contexte culturel
The 'Tikkie' culture means that even when friends 'geld uitgeven' together, they often split the bill exactly. It is not considered rude to ask for 1.50 Euro back. Flemish people are often perceived as slightly more 'Bourgondisch' (enjoying life/food) and might be less vocal about 'zuinigheid' than their Northern neighbors. In Dutch-speaking Caribbean cultures, generosity and sharing wealth can sometimes take precedence over strict Calvinist saving habits.
The 'Aan' Rule
Always pair 'uitgeven' with 'aan' if you mention the object. It's the most common mistake for learners.
Separable Verb Alert
In a simple sentence, 'uit' MUST go to the end. 'Ik geef uit geld' is wrong.
Signification
Purchasing things.
The 'Aan' Rule
Always pair 'uitgeven' with 'aan' if you mention the object. It's the most common mistake for learners.
Separable Verb Alert
In a simple sentence, 'uit' MUST go to the end. 'Ik geef uit geld' is wrong.
Don't Brag
While the Dutch talk about spending, bragging about high prices is often seen as 'pocherig' (boastful).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'uitgeven' and the preposition.
Ik ______ veel geld ______ ______ mijn nieuwe auto.
The verb 'geef' comes first, 'uit' goes to the end of the clause, and 'aan' is the correct preposition.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A: Ik heb gisteren veel geld uitgegeven. B: Ik heb gisteren veel geld uitgave.
The past participle of 'uitgeven' is 'uitgegeven'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Waarom heb je geen geld meer? B: Omdat ik alles ______ ______ ______ een nieuwe laptop.
The perfect tense is needed here to explain the current state of having no money.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesIk ______ veel geld ______ ______ mijn nieuwe auto.
The verb 'geef' comes first, 'uit' goes to the end of the clause, and 'aan' is the correct preposition.
A: Ik heb gisteren veel geld uitgegeven. B: Ik heb gisteren veel geld uitgave.
The past participle of 'uitgeven' is 'uitgegeven'.
A: Waarom heb je geen geld meer? B: Omdat ik alles ______ ______ ______ een nieuwe laptop.
The perfect tense is needed here to explain the current state of having no money.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, that is a literal translation from English. Use 'tijd doorbrengen'.
'Uitgeven' is more common for daily shopping. 'Besteden' is more formal or used for allocating time/budgets.
No, it's neutral. It just describes the act of spending.
Ik heb al mijn geld uitgegeven.
Expressions liées
Geld verdienen
contrastTo earn money
Geld besparen
contrastTo save money
Geld verspillen
specialized formTo waste money
Geld beleggen
similarTo invest money
