Dutch Word · Advanced
detentie
detention, custody
Pronunciation: /dəˈtɛn.si/
Meaning
detention, custody
Example
Massamoordenaar Anders Breivik loopt geen schade op door zijn jarenlange isolatie in detentie.
Mass murderer Anders Breivik is not suffering any harm as a result of his years of solitary confinement in detention.
Practice tips
- Practice detentie 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 advanced-level learners.