Dutch Word · Intermediate
vertraging
deceleration
Pronunciation: /vərˈtraːɣɪŋ/
Meaning
deceleration
Example
De andere treinen hadden nog grotere vertraging, soms tot wel ruim twee uur.
The other trains had an ever bigger delay, sometimes up to at least two hours.
Practice tips
- Practice vertraging 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.