meebetalen

Meebetalen is a Dutch verb meaning to contribute financially to a shared cost by paying a portion along with others. It is used when a group, organization, or household agrees that each participant will pay part of the total expense. The act can be mandatory, as defined by a contract or rules (such as a tenants' association, a homeowners' association, or a cooperative), or voluntary, as in crowdfunding or communal projects. The precise share may be determined by fixed rates, proportional ownership, usage, or a combination, and is typically outlined in a written agreement.

In everyday language, meebetalen is commonly used in housing contexts (maintenance costs, service charges), in local initiatives (neighborhood projects), and in clubs or associations. It emphasizes solidarity and shared responsibility rather than a one-time gift. The related noun is meebetaling; meebetalen is the verb. The phrase can be contrasted with bijdragen (to contribute) or financiering (financing), though all relate to providing funds. In legal or formal settings, the obligation to meebetalen may be binding and enforceable under contracts, statutes, or by a governing body; failure to comply can have consequences defined by the relevant rules.

See also: cofinanciering, kostenverdeling, solidariteit.