Dutch Expression · Advanced
de lamp is doorgebrand
the light bulb burned out
Pronunciation: de lamp is doorgebrand
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: the light bulb burned out.
Example
De lamp in de gang is doorgebrand.
The hallway light bulb burned out.
Practice tips
- Practice de lamp is doorgebrand 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.