Dutch Word · Intermediate
ijsberen
to pace back and forth
Pronunciation: /ˈɛi̯sˌbeː.rə(n)/
Meaning
to pace back and forth
Example
Een schildwacht ijsbeerde vlak in de buurt, de vonk van zijn verboden sigaret gloeide af en toe op in het donker.
A sentry paced to and fro nearby, the spark of his prohibited cigarette sometimes lighted up in the dark.
Practice tips
- Practice ijsberen 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.