stiel

Meaning

a métier, professional/expert skills

Example

Leerjongens leren de stiel al doende

Apprentices learn the profession on the job

Practice tips

• Practice stiel 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.

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