Dutch Word · Intermediate
begeerte
desire, craving
Pronunciation: /bəˈɣeːr.tə/
Meaning
desire, craving
Example
Hij koesterde al lang de begeerte om een eigen bedrijf te starten.
He had long nurtured the desire to start his own business.
Practice tips
- Practice begeerte 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.