Dutch Word · Advanced
omhoogzitten
to have problems, be in trouble
Pronunciation: say omhoogzitten
Meaning
to have problems, be in trouble
Example
De louche ondernemer zat omhoog met de belastingdienst.
The seedy entrepreneur had problems with the tax authority.
Practice tips
- Practice omhoogzitten 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 advanced-level learners.