Dutch Word · Intermediate
vernederen
to humiliate, humble
Pronunciation: say vernederen
Meaning
to humiliate, humble
Example
Hij vernederde zich door op zijn knieën om straf en vergiffenis te smeken
Kneeling, he humbled himself by begging for punishment and forgiveness
Practice tips
- Practice vernederen 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.