Dutch Word · Intermediate
beschutten
to protect, to provide cover, to shield
Pronunciation: /bəˈsxʏtə(n)/
Meaning
to protect, to provide cover, to shield
Example
De hoge bomen en de heg ertussen beschutten het huis tegen de gure wind.
High trees and hedge between them protected the house from the chilling wind.
Practice tips
- Practice beschutten 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.