Dutch Expression · Advanced
vlees in de koelkast ontdooien
thaw meat in the refrigerator
Pronunciation: vlees in de koelkast ontdooien
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: thaw meat in the refrigerator.
Example
Ontdooi vlees in de koelkast en niet op het aanrecht.
Thaw meat in the refrigerator, not on the counter.
Practice tips
- Practice vlees in de koelkast ontdooien 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 advanced-level learners.