Dutch Word · Intermediate
persen
to press tight, to squeeze
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrsə(n)/
Meaning
to press tight, to squeeze
Example
Hij perst het sap uit de sinaasappels.
He presses the juice out of the oranges.
Practice tips
- Practice persen 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.