Dutch Expression · Intermediate
vallen op
to be romantically or sexually attracted to, to fancy
Pronunciation: say vallen op
Meaning
to be romantically or sexually attracted to, to fancy
Example
Ik val op meisjes die boeken lezen.
I fancy/am attracted to girls who read books.
Practice tips
- Practice vallen op 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.