Dutch Expression · Advanced
de schouderbanden aantrekken
tighten the shoulder straps
Pronunciation: de schouderbanden aantrekken
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: tighten the shoulder straps.
Example
Trek de schouderbanden van de rugzak aan.
Tighten the backpack shoulder straps.
Practice tips
- Practice de schouderbanden aantrekken 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.