omroepen

Meaning

to make an announcement by means of a public address system, to tannoy

Example

Als een trein aankomt wordt in het Oekraïens omgeroepen waar de passagiers zich kunnen melden.

Whenever a train arrives, an announcement is made in Ukrainian as to where the passengers can register.

Practice tips

• Practice omroepen 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.

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