Dutch Word · Intermediate
aanslaan
to strike physically so as to activate or produce an effect
Pronunciation: /ˈaːnslaːn/
Meaning
to strike physically so as to activate or produce an effect
Example
Constant leest daar een vertaling van zijn manifest voor, dat echter helemaal niet aanslaat bij het publiek.
Constant reads aloud a translation of his manifest there, which however does not at all catch on with the audience.
Practice tips
- Practice aanslaan 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.