Dutch treat Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdətʃ/ /ˈtɹit

DUHCH TREET

UK

dˈʌtʃ/ /tɹˈiːt

DUHTCH TREET

Definition

An arrangement where each person in a group pays for themselves, such as at a meal or outing, instead of one person paying for everyone.

Usage & Nuances

'Dutch treat' can sound a bit old-fashioned in some English varieties—alternatives include 'go Dutch' or 'split the bill'. Used mainly in social settings for meals, outings, or events. Not offensive, but occasionally listeners find the term dated or humorous.

• Spanish: cada uno paga lo suyo - pagar a la americana
• Portuguese (BR): cada um paga o seu - dividir a conta
• Portuguese (PT): cada um paga o seu - dividir a conta
• Chinese (Simplified): 各付各的 - AA制
• Chinese (Traditional): 各付各的 - AA制
• Hindi: हर कोई अपना खुद का बिल देता है - बिल बाँटना
• Arabic: كل شخص يدفع حصته - دفع مشترك
• Bengali: আলাদা আলাদা বিল - যার যার নিজের পয়সায় (বিল ভাগ করে)
• Russian: каждый платит за себя - по-голландски
• Japanese: 割り勘 - 自分の分は自分で払う
• Vietnamese: mỗi người tự trả phần mình - chia tiền
• Korean: 각자 계산 - 더치페이
• Turkish: herkes kendi hesabını öder - Alman usulü
• Urdu: ہر شخص اپنی حصہ خود ادا کرے - مشترکہ ادائیگی (بل تقسیم کرنا)
• Indonesian: bayar sendiri-sendiri - patungan

Example Sentences

We went to lunch and it was a Dutch treat.

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Our group dinner was a Dutch treat last night.

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The movie night will be a Dutch treat.

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"Want to grab dinner? It’s a Dutch treat, by the way."

natural

Let’s make it a Dutch treat so no one feels awkward about the bill.

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Every time we go out, it’s a Dutch treat—that’s just how our friend group prefers it.

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