Dutch Word · Intermediate
doorbreken
to break, break through, break in half
Pronunciation: /ˈdoːrbreːkə(n)/
Meaning
to break, break through, break in half
Example
Toen de dikke man op zijn stoel ging zitten, brak de stoel door.
When the fat man sat down on his chair, the chair broke.
Practice tips
- Practice doorbreken 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.