Dutch Word · Intermediate
steken
to prick, sting
Pronunciation: /ˈsteːkə(n)/
Meaning
to prick, sting
Example
Ik hoorde hoe een sleutel in het slot werd gestoken.
I heard a key being inserted into the keyhole.
Practice tips
- Practice steken 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.