Dutch Word · Intermediate
ontaarden
to degenerate
Pronunciation: /ˌɔntˈaːr.də(n)/
Meaning
to degenerate
Example
Het feest is ontaard in een braspartij.
The party has degenerated into an orgy of eating and drinking.
Practice tips
- Practice ontaarden 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.