logeer

Logeer is a Dutch noun formed from the verb logeren, meaning to stay the night as a guest. A logeer refers to a person who stays overnight at someone else’s home, usually for a short period, such as a sleepover. The term is most commonly used in informal speech within families and social circles. In standard Dutch, the action is described by the verb logeren; for example, iemand bij zich logeren means to have someone stay over. The noun logeer appears in compounds such as logeerpartij, which denotes an overnight visit or sleepover, especially among children.

Linguistic notes: Logeer derives from logeren; related forms include logeerpartij and the verb logeren. In Belgian Dutch, the term is understood similarly, though some speakers may prefer more common words such as gast (guest) or verblijf (stay). The usage is generally limited to conversational contexts; in formal writing, logeer may be avoided in favor of neutral terms like gast of bezoeker.

Cultural context: The practice of hosting a logeer is common in many Dutch-speaking households, often involving routines like meals, bedtime, and activities. Social norms about duration, consent, and supervision apply, particularly when the logeer is a child.