aanbiedt

Aanbiedt is a Dutch verb form associated with aanbieden, meaning to offer or to present something to someone. It is used to indicate that someone offers something in a given moment or context. In standard Dutch, the present tense third-person singular form is written as two words: hij biedt aan. The prefix aan- is separable, and thus belongs after the finite verb in normal word order. Therefore, the one-word form "aanbiedt" is not the standard present-tense form and may appear only in nonstandard contexts or as a mistake.

Etymology and related forms: The construction combines the prefix aan- with bieden (to offer), a verb with Germanic roots. The separable-prefix pattern is common in Dutch and affects many verb forms, including combinations like aanbieden (to offer). The past tense is formed with the verb's irregular stem, and the past participle is aangeboden. The noun form for the act of offering is aanbieding, while offering as a concept or availability is often expressed with aanbod or aanbiedingen.

Usage and context: Aanbieden is used in various contexts, from commercial to formal or social settings. Examples include: “De winkel biedt kortingen aan.” (The store offers discounts.) “Het bedrijf biedt deze dienst aan.” (The company offers this service.) In legal or formal writing, accurate separation of the prefix is preferred to reflect standard Dutch grammar.

See also: aanbieden; aanbieding; aanbod; separable-prefix verbs.