Dutch Word · Intermediate
miepen
to whine, to complain
Pronunciation: /ˈmi.pə(n)/
Meaning
to whine, to complain
Example
De oorlogsveteranen bleven tot hun laatste snik miepen over de donuts van het Rode Kruis.
The war veterans continued to whinge about the doughnuts of the Red Cross until their last breath.
Practice tips
- Practice miepen 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.