Dutch Word · Beginner
rotten
to rot, to go bad, to decay
Pronunciation: /ˈrɔ.tə(n)/
Meaning
to rot, to go bad, to decay
Example
Het fruit begon te rotten omdat het te lang buiten de koelkast werd gelaten.
The fruit began to rot because it was left out of the fridge for too long.
Practice tips
- Practice rotten 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 beginner-level learners.