Dutch Word · Intermediate
naatje
something that is of poor quality or that is unpleasant
Pronunciation: /ˈnaːt.jə/
Meaning
something that is of poor quality or that is unpleasant; something that sucks
Example
Het is naatje dat ze nu al moeten vertrekken.
It sucks hard that they have to already leave now.
Practice tips
- Practice naatje 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.