verzinsel

Meaning

something that is made up

Example

Eenhoorns zijn een verzinsel.

Unicorns are a fantasy.

Practice tips

• Practice verzinsel 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.

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