Beurt

Beurt is a Dutch noun that denotes a turn or rotation in a sequence of actions. It is used to indicate the opportunity to act or take responsibility within a group, whether in games, in work schedules, or in shared tasks. Common expressions include het is mijn beurt (it is my turn) and iemand een beurt geven (to give someone a turn).

In games and board games, beurt refers to the period during which a player can make moves. A player may skip a turn, often expressed as een beurt overslaan. In broader terms, a beurt can also describe a round of actions in a competition or a routine part of play, such as a speellane or rondes, depending on the context.

In organizational or domestic settings, beurt is used to describe a rotating duty or shift. For example, in workplaces with shift work or in households with shared chores, people may have de beurt to perform a task or assume responsibilities during a designated time.

Beurt is frequently encountered in phrases that indicate sequence or order, such as aan de beurt zijn or iemands beurt is to act next. The term emphasizes the alternation of roles or actions among participants.

In Dutch-speaking contexts in the Netherlands and Flanders, beurt is a common and neutral term for describing turns, rotations, and duties within groups. It conveys the idea of fairness and orderly progression in who acts next.