De fooi
Example: Ik geef de fooi aan de ober na het diner.
Definition
"De fooi" refers to a small amount of money given voluntarily to a waiter or service worker as a token of appreciation for good service, typically after a meal or other service interaction.
Etymology
The word "de fooi" in Dutch originates from the English word 'fee,' which means a payment for services. It was adopted into Dutch to specifically mean a tip or gratuity. Did you know that "fooi" is a loanword reflecting the practice of rewarding good service?
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"De fooi" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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