Dutch Idiom · Intermediate
de sjaak
the victim(s) (of a policy or decision)
Pronunciation: /də ˈʃaːk/
Meaning
the victim(s) (of a policy or decision)
Example
De werknemers mogen niet de sjaak worden van de fusie.
The employees must not become the victims of the merger.
Practice tips
- Practice de sjaak 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 idiom is for intermediate-level learners.