Dutch Word · Advanced
recessie
recession
Pronunciation: reh-SES-see
Meaning
A period of broad decline in economic activity.
Example
Lagere bestedingen vergrootten het risico op een recessie.
Lower spending increased the risk of recession.
Practice tips
- Practice recessie 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 advanced-level learners.