German Word · Intermediate
spendieren
to pay for (something for someone else), to buy (something for someone else)
Pronunciation: /ʃpɛnˈdiːʁən/
Meaning
to pay for (something for someone else), to buy (something for someone else)
Example
Kann ich dir einen Drink spendieren?
Can I buy you a drink?
Practice tips
- Practice spendieren out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.