Dutch Word · Intermediate
malloterie
foolishness, idiocy
Pronunciation: /mɑ.loː.təˈri/
Meaning
foolishness, idiocy
Example
De ambtelike bureaukratie kon ook op sterke staaltjes van malloterie wijzen, maar zo iets! . . .
The official bureaucracy could also display striking feats of idiocy, but something like this! . . .
Practice tips
- Practice malloterie 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.