Dutch Word · Intermediate
counteren
to counter-attack, to counter
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑu̯n.tə.rə(n)/
Meaning
to counter-attack, to counter
Example
Na een prachtige redding van doelman Netjes wist het uitteam effectief te counteren via de rechterflank.
After a beautiful save by goalkeeper Netjes the away team managed to perform an effective counter-attack via the right flank.
Practice tips
- Practice counteren 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.