Dutch Expression · Intermediate
tijd rekken
to gain time, to buy time, to stall
Pronunciation: say tijd rekken
Meaning
to gain time, to buy time, to stall
Example
Ze wist de indringer aan de praat te houden om tijd te rekken totdat de politie kwam.
She managed to keep talking with the intruder to buy time until the police arrived.
Practice tips
- Practice tijd rekken 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.