Dutch Word · Intermediate
scanderen
to scan, to form a poetic metre by pronouncing out loud
Pronunciation: /ˌskɑnˈdeː.rə(n)/
Meaning
to scan, to form a poetic metre by pronouncing out loud
Example
De docent klassieke talen leerde haar leerlingen Griekse poëzie te scanderen.
The teacher of classical languages taught her pupils how to scan Greek poetry.
Practice tips
- Practice scanderen 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 intermediate-level learners.