Dutch Word · Intermediate
afwaaien
to be blown off
Pronunciation: /ˈɑfˌʋaːi̯ə(n)/
Meaning
to be blown off
Example
Haar pet waaide steeds af.
Her cap blew off all the time.
Practice tips
- Practice afwaaien 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.