verlanglijst

A verlanglijst, in Dutch, is a list of items, services, or experiences that a person would like to receive. The term is used for personal wish lists as well as for gift registries tied to events. In online commerce, digital verlanglijsten let users save desired products for themselves or share them with others to guide gift-giving.

Common contexts include personal wish lists on retail sites, where items can be added, prioritized, and later purchased or reserved. In social and family settings, verlanglijsten function as cadeau- of registries for weddings, baby showers, housewarmings, or Sinterklaas gift-giving, enabling hosts or individuals to curate items that guests can choose from. Some lists are private, others are publicly shareable via a link, and some allow friends or family to buy items directly or contribute funds.

Typical features include item name, price, quantity, notes, and a deadline. Users may update lists as preferences change or as items are purchased, helping to prevent duplicates. Privacy and cultural norms vary; some lists are openly shared, while others are kept confidential within a close circle.

Benefits of verlanglijsten include aligning gifts with the recipient’s preferences, reducing gift wastage, and simplifying planning for organizers. Limitations can arise from price fluctuations, stock shortages, or social pressures to fulfill the list. In Dutch-speaking regions, verlanglijsten are common across shopping platforms and social rituals, and they are often used interchangeably with terms such as wensenlijst or cadeaulijst, though each may carry subtle differences in emphasis.