nieuwe veters inrijgen

Meaning

A natural Dutch expression used to convey: put in new shoelaces.

Example

Rijg de veters kruislings in.

Put the laces in with a crisscross pattern.

Practice tips

• Practice nieuwe veters inrijgen 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.

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