spendieren
Translation
to treat someone to something, to pay for, to donate
Examples
Er spendiert eine Runde Bier.
He's treating everyone to a round of beer.
Die Firma spendiert das Mittagessen.
The company is paying for lunch.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to treat sb. to sth. He's treating me to an ice cream.
((sth.acc)) to provide/pay for sth. The company is paying for the drinks.
Similar Words
ausgeben (to spend), bezahlen (to pay), schenken (to gift)
Etymology
Related to 'spenden' (to donate), but with a more informal, personal connotation of giving or treating.
Memory Tips
Think of 'spending' money on your friends – you 'spendieren' a drink for them.