tel

Meaning

a short moment

Example

De gebedssnoeren worden gebruikt om de tel niet kwijt te raken bij het reciteren of chanten.⁽ᵂᴾ⁾

Prayer beads are used in order to not lose count while reciting or chanting.

Practice tips

• Practice tel 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 beginner-level learners.

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