How to Pronounce pinnen

CEFR level: A2

English: to pay by card

Say it like PIN-nun

Phonetic breakdown

The word consists of the root 'pin' followed by the infinitive suffix '-en', pronounced with a short 'i' sound.

Learners often say 'betalen met de kaart' instead of the more common and idiomatic 'pinnen'.

Use this verb whenever you want to pay electronically at a store, restaurant, or market stall in the Netherlands.