Dutch Word · Intermediate
tornen
to impinge on something
Pronunciation: say tornen
Meaning
to impinge on something.
Example
Het is moeilijk om deze naad te tornen zonder de stof te beschadigen.
It is difficult to unpick this seam without damaging the fabric.
Practice tips
- Practice tornen 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.