Dutch Expression · Intermediate
slappe was
money, dough
Pronunciation: say slappe was
Meaning
money, dough
Example
Hij zit niet zo goed in de slappe was.
He doesn't have a lot of dough.
Practice tips
- Practice slappe was 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.