Dutch Word · Intermediate
deken
a blanket, warm textile cover
Pronunciation: /ˈdeːkə(n)/
Meaning
a blanket, warm textile cover
Example
Een deken van sneeuw bedekt de winterse tuin, die zich 's zomers met kleurige dekens van bloemen siert
A blanket of snow covers the wintery garden, which in summer is ornate by colorful flower blankets
Practice tips
- Practice deken 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 word is for intermediate-level learners.