Dutch Word · Intermediate
huisbrand
domestic fuel
Pronunciation: /ˈɦœy̯s.brɑnt/
Meaning
domestic fuel
Example
De onderste veenlagen, meestal laagveen en overgangsveen, leveren huisbrand en aanmaakturf.
The lowest layers of peat, usually bog peat and transitional peat, provide domestic fuel and peat for lighting fires.
Practice tips
- Practice huisbrand 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.