Dutch Idiom · Intermediate
rooie cent
a red cent, a very small amount of money (mostly used in the negative, meaning no money at all)
Pronunciation: /ˈroːjə ˈsɛnt/
Meaning
a red cent, a very small amount of money (mostly used in the negative, meaning no money at all)
Example
Iemand heeft me vannacht bestolen, er zit geen rooie cent meer in mijn portemonnee.
Someone stole from me during the night, there's not a red cent left in my wallet.
Practice tips
- Practice rooie cent 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 idiom is for intermediate-level learners.