Dutch Expression · Advanced
het schuim van de bouillon scheppen
skim the broth
Pronunciation: het schuim van de bouillon scheppen
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: skim the broth.
Example
Schep het schuim na het koken van de bouillon.
Skim the foam after the broth boils.
Practice tips
- Practice het schuim van de bouillon scheppen 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.