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. I'll treat you to an ice cream.
((sth.acc)) to donate sth. He donated money for a good cause.
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.