Dutch Expression · Advanced
de pan laten weken
soak the pan
Pronunciation: de pan laten weken
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: soak the pan.
Example
Laat de pan een halfuur in warm water weken.
Let the pan soak in warm water for half an hour.
Practice tips
- Practice de pan laten weken 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.