Dutch Word · Intermediate
overval
robbery, hold-up
Pronunciation: /ˈoː.vərˌvɑl/
Meaning
robbery, hold-up
Example
De politie is op zoek naar getuigen van de overval gisteren.
The police are looking for witnesses to the robbery yesterday.
Practice tips
- Practice overval 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.