Dutch Word · Intermediate
schwalbe
dive, a deliberate fall to gain advantage in the game
Pronunciation: /ˈʃʋɑlbə/
Meaning
dive, a deliberate fall to gain advantage in the game
Example
De voetballer kreeg een gele kaart voor een duidelijke schwalbe in het strafschopgebied.
The football player received a yellow card for a clear dive in the penalty area.
Practice tips
- Practice schwalbe 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.