boterbriefje

Meaning

marriage certificate

Example

Ze is van plan een boterbriefje te halen met de timmerman.

She intends to get married to the carpenter.

Practice tips

• Practice boterbriefje 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 advanced-level learners.

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