aanbieden

Aanbieden is a Dutch verb meaning to offer or present something to someone, or to propose an option, service, or action. It can refer to offering goods or help, presenting a proposal, or making a formal bid or quote in business or legal contexts. The related noun aanbieding can mean an offer, a promotion, or a proposal, while in business a formal offer is often called a offerte.

Etymology and usage context: Aanbieden combines the prefix aan- with the verb bieden (to bid or offer). It is commonly used with a direct object: iemand iets aanbieden (to offer someone something). It also appears in phrases such as ik bied u mijn excuses aan (I offer you my apologies) or de winkel biedt korting aan op alle artikelen (the shop offers a discount on all items). In marketing, aanbieding refers to a promotion or special deal, while in procurement a formal offer to supply goods or services may be called een offerte aanbieden.

Grammar and construction: Aanbieden is a verb with a separable prefix in the finite form, so the prefix kan worden separated in sentences: ik bied het aan, jij biedt het aan, wij bieden het aan. Verleden tijd is meestal onregelmatig: ik bood aan, jij bood aan, wij boden aan. Voltooid deelwoord: aangeboden (oftewel the offer has been presented). The verb is transitive and typically governs a direct object, and can take indirect objects when specifying to whom the offer is made.

See also: offerte, aanbieding, voorstel, bod.