De fooi
Example: Ik geef altijd een fooi aan de ober in het restaurant.
Definition
"De fooi" refers to a small amount of money given voluntarily to service workers, such as waiters, as a token of appreciation for good service. It is common in hospitality settings, like restaurants, where customers add a tip to the bill.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de fooi" comes from the English word 'fee,' which originally meant a payment or reward. Over time, it evolved specifically to mean a tip given for service. Did you know that "fooi" shares roots with words in other languages that also refer to gratuities?
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"De fooi" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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