Dutch Word · Intermediate
trappelen
to stamp one's feet repeatedly, especially out of impatience or excitement
Pronunciation: /ˈtrɑpələ(n)/
Meaning
to stamp one's feet repeatedly, especially out of impatience or excitement
Example
Het kind trappelde van ongeduld tijdens het wachten op de bus
The child stamped its feet out of impatience while waiting for the bus
Practice tips
- Practice trappelen 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.