Dutch Word · Intermediate
bekladden
to deface, besmirch, besmear
Pronunciation: say bekladden
Meaning
to deface, besmirch, besmear
Example
De expressionistische schilder bekladde het doek met wat verf.
The expressionist painter besmeared the canvas with some paint.
Practice tips
- Practice bekladden 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.