Dutch Word · Intermediate
ontnemen
to take from, to deprive of
Pronunciation: /ɔntˈneːmə(n)/
Meaning
to take from, to deprive of
Example
De rechter kan je het recht ontnemen om te rijden als je te veel verkeersovertredingen begaat.
The judge can deprive you of the right to drive if you commit too many traffic offenses.
Practice tips
- Practice ontnemen 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.