Dutch Expression · Advanced
het beddengoed afhalen
strip the bed
Pronunciation: het beddengoed afhalen
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: strip the bed.
Example
Haal het beddengoed af voor de was.
Strip the bed before doing the laundry.
Practice tips
- Practice het beddengoed afhalen 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.