Dutch Word · Intermediate
intocht
entry, entrance
Pronunciation: say intocht
Meaning
entry, entrance. Commonly used for the arrival of Sinterklaas in the country
Example
Na Mei 1940 ging het bergaf met de goede tijden: eerst de oorlog, de capitulatie, intocht der Duitsers, waarna de ellende voor ons Joden begon.
After May 1940, the good times went downhill: first the war, the capitulation, the German invasion, after which the misery for us Jews began.
Practice tips
- Practice intocht 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.