jawoord

Meaning

acceptance of a marriage proposal

Example

(het) jawoord geven

to say yes

Practice tips

• Practice jawoord 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.

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