Dutch Word · Intermediate
believen
to please, to appease
Pronunciation: /bəˈlivə(n)/
Meaning
to please, to appease
Example
1952, Sprookjes van een spook. (Vetālapañcavimśatikā). Uit het Sanskriet vert. door J. A. B. van Buitenen, 43.
Why do you do so much effort to please that mendicant monk?
Practice tips
- Practice believen 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.