Dutch Word · Intermediate
tranen
to tear, to shed tears
Pronunciation: /ˈtraː.nə(n)/
Meaning
to tear, to shed tears
Example
Haar ogen traanden, omdat er een vliegje in gevlogen was.
Her eyes teared because a fly had flown into them.
Practice tips
- Practice tranen 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.