Dutch Word · Beginner
huisslaaf
a house slave
Pronunciation: /ˈɦœy̯.slaːf/
Meaning
a house slave
Example
In de tijd van slavernij werden vele mensen gedwongen te leven als huisslaven in de huizen van hun meesters.
During the time of slavery, many people were forced to live as house slaves in the houses of their masters.
Practice tips
- Practice huisslaaf 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 beginner-level learners.