Dutch Word · Intermediate
ijstijd
an ice age, a glaciation
Pronunciation: /ˈɛi̯s.tɛi̯t/
Meaning
an ice age, a glaciation
Example
De heuvels in het overigens vlakke landschap zijn tijdens de voorlaatste ijstijd gevormd.
The hills in the otherwise level landscape were formed during the second-to-last ice age.
Practice tips
- Practice ijstijd 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.