Dutch Word · Intermediate
schijn
a shine, glimmering
Pronunciation: /sxɛi̯n/
Meaning
a shine, glimmering
Example
Ze dacht in de verte kunstlicht te zien, maar het was slechts schijn.
She thought that she saw artificial light in the distance, but it merely seemed that way.
Practice tips
- Practice schijn 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.