Dutch Word · Intermediate
gemis
loss, especially a very emotional loss
Pronunciation: /ɣəˈmɪs/
Meaning
loss, especially a very emotional loss
Example
Het gemis van een klopboormachine op de werkbank was haar een groot gemis.
The absence of a percussion drill on the workbench was a large gaping hole in her heart.
Practice tips
- Practice gemis 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.