Dutch Expression · Intermediate
het doen
to function, to work
Pronunciation: say het doen
Meaning
to function, to work
Example
Ik moest kloppen, want de bel doet het niet.
I had to knock, because the bell doesn't work.
Practice tips
- Practice het doen 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 intermediate-level learners.