Dutch Word · Intermediate
honingbij
honeybee
Pronunciation: /ˈɦoː.nɪŋˌbɛi̯/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "honeybee".
Example
Over de hele wereld loopt het aantal honingbijen sterk terug. De teelt van groente en fruit komt hierdoor onder druk te staan.
Over the whole world, the number of honeybees goes down strongly. Because of this, the cultivation of vegetables and fruits comes under stress. (nl.wikipedia news, 1.28.2009)
Practice tips
- Practice honingbij 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.