Dutch Expression · Advanced
de ui pellen
peel the onion
Pronunciation: de ui pellen
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: peel the onion.
Example
Pel de ui en snijd hem doormidden.
Peel the onion and cut it in half.
Practice tips
- Practice de ui pellen 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.