Dutch Expression · Intermediate
de ogen openen
to open someone's eyes
Pronunciation: say de ogen openen
Meaning
to open someone's eyes
Example
Ze heeft hem met haar verhaal de ogen geopend.
She opened his eyes with her story.
Practice tips
- Practice de ogen openen 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.