Dutch Expression · Advanced
de knoflook pletten
crush the garlic
Pronunciation: de knoflook pletten
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: crush the garlic.
Example
Plet de knoflook met de platte kant van het mes.
Crush the garlic with the flat of the knife.
Practice tips
- Practice de knoflook pletten 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.