Dutch Word · Intermediate
tronie
a face, especially one with an unpleasant or unprepossessing look or expression
Pronunciation: /ˈtroː.ni/
Meaning
a face, especially one with an unpleasant or unprepossessing look or expression; a mug
Example
Deze redding, dacht ik, heb ik dus aan die tronie van mij te danken.
This salvation, I thought, is due to this mug of mine.
Practice tips
- Practice tronie 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.