Dutch Word · Intermediate
witwassen
to wash up, clean especially with a whitening agent
Pronunciation: /ˈʋɪtˌʋɑ.sə(n)/
Meaning
to wash up, clean especially with a whitening agent
Example
de Britse bank HSBC krijgt een boete van 2 miljard dollar voor onder meer het witwassen van drugsgeld
the British bank HSBC received a 2 billion dollar fine for, among other things, laundering drug money.
Practice tips
- Practice witwassen 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.