spendieren
Translation
to treat (to), to donate, to buy (for someone)
Examples
Ich spendiere dir ein Eis.
I'll treat you to an ice cream.
Er spendierte Geld für einen guten Zweck.
He donated money for a good cause.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to treat sb. to sth. Ich spendiere dir ein Eis.
((sth.acc)) to donate sth. Er spendierte Geld für einen guten Zweck.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausgeben, schenken, stiften
Etymology
From Latin 'expendere' (to weigh out, pay out). Cognate with English 'spend'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English word 'spend'. You 'spend' money to 'spendieren' (treat) someone.