Dutch Word · Advanced
rechtszaak
lawsuit / court case
Pronunciation: REKHTS-zahk
Meaning
A legal dispute or proceeding handled by a court.
Example
Het bedrijf schikte de rechtszaak voor het proces.
The company settled the lawsuit before the trial.
Practice tips
- Practice rechtszaak 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.