Dutch Expression · Advanced
boter op het brood smeren
spread butter on the bread
Pronunciation: boter op het brood smeren
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: spread butter on the bread.
Example
Smeer een beetje boter op het warme brood.
Spread a little butter on the warm bread.
Practice tips
- Practice boter op het brood smeren 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.