Dutch Word · Intermediate
vechter
a baby who resists falling asleep
Pronunciation: /ˈvɛxtər/
Meaning
a baby who resists falling asleep
Example
Hier ook een vechtertje, wat hier het probleem was^([sic]) dat ze niet duidelijk liet merken wanneer ze moe was waardoor wij voorbij gingen aan haar natuurlijke ritme.
Here another sleep fighter. The problem here was that she didn't clearly signal when she was tired, such that we did not pick up her natural rhythm.
Practice tips
- Practice vechter 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.