Dutch Word · Intermediate
aalstreep
a dark line along the length of the back of an animal, in particular an ungulate
Pronunciation: /ˈaːl.streːp/
Meaning
a dark line along the length of the back of an animal, in particular an ungulate
Example
De zoogenaamde Muisvaale Paarden hebben zwarte staarten, benevens zwarte maanen, en een zwarten streep, dien de kenners den aalstreep noemen, over de rugstreng.
The so called mousy grey horses have black tails, beside black manes, and a black stripe, that the experts call the eel stripe, over the spine of its back.
Practice tips
- Practice aalstreep out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.