Dutch Word · Intermediate
makken
to spend money
Pronunciation: say makken
Meaning
to spend money
Example
Wij hadden de allure van een welgesteld gezin, maar we hadden eigenlijk geen cent te makken.
We had the airs of a well-to-do family, but actually we did not have a cent to spend.
Practice tips
- Practice makken 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.