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crisis
crisis
Pronunciation: KREE-sis
Meaning
A period of serious difficulty, danger, or instability.
Example
De regering presenteerde een plan tegen de crisis.
The government presented a plan to address the crisis.
Practice tips
- Practice crisis 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.