Dutch Word · Intermediate
billen
to sharpen, to apply grooves to a millstone
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪ.lə(n)/
Meaning
to sharpen, to apply grooves to a millstone
Example
Ze vraagt het de molenaar en die vertelt haar dat de molen gebild is. (Billen is het scherpen van de molenstenen.)
She asks the miller, and they tell her that the mill has been billed. (Billing is sharpening of the millstones.)
Practice tips
- Practice billen 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.