Dutch Expression · Advanced
de pan schuin afdekken
partly cover the pot
Pronunciation: de pan schuin afdekken
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: partly cover the pot.
Example
Dek de pan schuin af zodat stoom kan ontsnappen.
Partly cover the pot so steam can escape.
Practice tips
- Practice de pan schuin afdekken 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.