Dutch Expression · Advanced
het brood in plakken snijden
slice the bread
Pronunciation: het brood in plakken snijden
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: slice the bread.
Example
Snijd het brood in dunne plakken voor bij de soep.
Slice the bread thinly for the soup.
Practice tips
- Practice het brood in plakken snijden 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.