Dutch Expression · Intermediate
de brui geven
to stop doing [with aan]
Pronunciation: /də ˈbrœy̯ ɣeː.və(n)/
Meaning
to stop doing [with aan]
Example
Ik geef er de brui aan!
I'm calling it quits!
Practice tips
- Practice de brui geven 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 intermediate-level learners.