Dutch Word · Intermediate
knerpen
to make a crunching, creaking, grinding noise
Pronunciation: /ˈknɛr.pə(n)/
Meaning
to make a crunching, creaking, grinding noise
Example
De sneeuw knerpte onder haar laarzen.
The snow crunched under her boots.
Practice tips
- Practice knerpen 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.