Dutch Expression · Advanced
de telefoon op stil zetten
put the phone on silent
Pronunciation: de telefoon op stil zetten
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: put the phone on silent.
Example
Zet je telefoon voor de vergadering op stil.
Put your phone on silent before the meeting.
Practice tips
- Practice de telefoon op stil zetten 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.