Dutch Expression · Advanced
wol met de hand wassen
hand-wash wool
Pronunciation: wol met de hand wassen
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: hand-wash wool.
Example
Was de wollen trui met de hand in lauw water.
Hand-wash the wool sweater in lukewarm water.
Practice tips
- Practice wol met de hand wassen 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.