Dutch Word · Intermediate
werkeiland
an artificial island created for construction purposes
Pronunciation: /ˈʋɛrk.ɛi̯ˌlɑnt/
Meaning
an artificial island created for construction purposes
Example
Voor de bouw van de brug werden eerst enkele werkeilanden aangelegd.
In order to facilitate the construction of the bridge, a few artificial islands were created first.
Practice tips
- Practice werkeiland 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.