trick or treat
The English phrase "trick or treat" can be used in Dutch as trick or treat.
This phrase is used as a request for candy tied to an unstated light-hearted threat. While the English phrase is often translated, many Dutch children use the English phrase trick or treat itself during Halloween celebrations.
Meaning: request for candy tied to an unstated light-hearted threat (intj)
Did you know?
- While 'trick or treat' is English, the Dutch word for treat, traktatie, describes any food brought to a classroom or office to celebrate a birthday.
- In the Netherlands, the tradition of trick or treat is often overshadowed by Sinterklaas in December, which involves a much more complex system of giving gifts.
- The word streek can be a Dutch translation for 'trick' in the sense of a prank, but it is almost never used in the context of Halloween.
Examples in context
- Zeggen de kinderen 'trick or treat' aan de deur?Do the children say 'trick or treat' at the door?
- We gaan van deur tot deur 'trick or treat' roepen.We are going from door to door shouting 'trick or treat'.
Example conversation
Two children are walking around the neighborhood on Halloween evening.
- LeviZullen we bij de buren 'trick or treat' roepen?Shall we shout 'trick or treat' at the neighbors?
- LisaJa, ik heb veel zin in snoep!Yes, I am really looking forward to candy!
- LeviKijk, daar is een leuk verlicht huis.Look, there is a nice lit house.
- LisaLaten we gaan en 'trick or treat' zeggen!Let's go and say 'trick or treat'!
