Dutch Word · Advanced
hoogwaterbroek
pants which are intended to be slightly shorter than full-length, as an expression of fashion
Pronunciation: /ɦoːxˈʋaː.tərˌbruk/
Meaning
pants which are intended to be slightly shorter than full-length, as an expression of fashion
Example
Mijn oudste loopt rond in een hoogwaterbroek, het is hoog tijd dat ik weer eens wat nieuws voor hem koop.
My eldest [child] walks about in pants which are too short, it's high time I buy him something new.
Practice tips
- Practice hoogwaterbroek 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 advanced-level learners.