Dutch Expression · Advanced
de pasta afgieten
drain the pasta
Pronunciation: de pasta afgieten
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: drain the pasta.
Example
Bewaar wat kookvocht en giet de pasta af.
Save some cooking water and drain the pasta.
Practice tips
- Practice de pasta afgieten 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.