Dutch Word · Intermediate
herfsttij
autumn, fall
Pronunciation: /ˈɦɛrfs.tɛi̯/
Meaning
autumn, fall
Example
De schilderes had in het herfsttij van haar leven een nieuwe hobby, flippo's verzamelen
The painter took on a new hobby in the final years of her life, collecting milk caps.
Practice tips
- Practice herfsttij 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.