Dutch Word · Intermediate
pluimen
to remove the plumage from, as before cooking a bird
Pronunciation: say pluimen
Meaning
to remove the plumage from, as before cooking a bird
Example
Nadat hij zijn vader jarenlang had gepluimd hoopte hij vergeefs op een vette erfenis
After skinning his dad for years, he hoped in vain for a fat inheritance
Practice tips
- Practice pluimen 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.