pindakaas
/ˈpɪndaːˌkaːs/
Peanut butter in Dutch is pindakaas.
The term pindakaas is used to refer to the peanut butter spread.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of pinda, meaning peanut and kaas, meaning cheese.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /ˈpɪndaːˌkaːs/.
Did you know?
- The word pindakaas originated in Suriname and was likely used there as early as the late eighteenth century.
- Dutch people often eat pindakaas without adding jelly, which is the standard pairing in the United States.
- If you ask for 'pindaboter' in a Dutch supermarket, you might be met with a blank stare, as it is not the standard term.
Examples in context
- Hou je van pindakaas?Do you like peanut butter?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes pindakaas.Tatoeba #7529935 by MarijnKp, translation #4016816 by CK
- Sami houdt van pindakaas.Sami likes peanut butter.This sentence is useful for stating that Sami likes pindakaas.Tatoeba #7529931 by MarijnKp, translation #7248905 by OsoHombre
- Deze pindakaas is heerlijk.This peanut butter is delicious.This sentence is useful for describing how delicious this pindakaas is.Tatoeba #7529933 by MarijnKp, translation #3825405 by CK
- Kun je me alsjeblieft de pindakaas geven?Can you pass me the peanut butter, please?
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sophie and Daan are in the kitchen making breakfast.
- SophieWil je ook pindakaas op je brood?Do you want peanut butter on your bread too?
- DaanJa, dat vind ik erg lekker.Yes, I like that very much.
- SophieDan pak ik de pindakaas voor je.Then I will get the peanut butter for you.
- DaanDank je wel, Sophie.Thank you, Sophie.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pindakaas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pindakaas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
