Dutch Word · Advanced
rente
interest rate / interest
Pronunciation: REN-tuh
Meaning
The percentage charged for borrowing money or paid on savings.
Example
De centrale bank hield de rente gelijk.
The central bank kept the interest rate unchanged.
Practice tips
- Practice rente 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.