How do you use "Go Dutch" in a sentence?

Shall we go Dutch? We always go Dutch on dates.

Go Dutch

Q: What does "Go Dutch" mean?

Split the bill equally Each person pays their own share of a bill, rather than one person treating.

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Meaning: Split the bill equally

AA制，各付各的

Pagar a escote, ir a medias

割り勘にする

각자 내다, 더치페이하다

Each person pays their own share of a bill, rather than one person treating.

每个人支付自己那份账单，而不是一个人请客。

Cada persona paga su parte de la cuenta, en lugar de que una sola persona invite.

一人がおごるのではなく、各自が自分の分を支払うこと。

한 사람이 대접하는 대신, 각자 자기 몫의 계산서를 지불하는 것.

Examples

Shall we go Dutch?
我们AA制好吗？
¿Pagamos a escote?
割り勘にしない？
각자 낼까?
We always go Dutch on dates.
我们约会时总是AA制
Siempre pagamos a medias en las citas
デートではいつも割り勘だ
데이트할 때는 항상 각자 낸다.

Pronunciation

/ɡəʊ dʌtʃ/

Usage Guide

Context: dining, dating

Tone: practical

✓ Do Say

Suggesting bill split
建议AA制
Sugerir pagar a escote
割り勘の提案
각자 계산을 제안할 때

✗ Don't Say

May offend Dutch people
可能会冒犯荷兰人
Puede ofender a personas holandesas
オランダ人を不快にさせる可能性がある
네덜란드 사람에게 불쾌할 수 있음

Common Mistakes

Not about Netherlands

Origin & History

17th century British, possibly disparaging the Dutch during Anglo-Dutch rivalries.

Cultural Context

Era: 17th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: Dating culture

Regional notes: Universal.

Variations

Go DutchDutch treat