Dutch Expression · Intermediate
pijn doen
to hurt, to be painful
Pronunciation: say pijn doen
Meaning
to hurt, to be painful
Example
Ik wil je geen pijn doen, maar dit moet besproken worden.
I don't want to hurt you, but this needs to be discussed.
Practice tips
- Practice pijn doen 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.