Dutch Word · Intermediate
ziekbed
a spell of sickness
Pronunciation: /ˈzik.bɛt/
Meaning
a spell of sickness
Example
Jade Kops, van het Instagram-account mijnlevenmetkanker_, is na een langdurig ziekbed overleden.
Jade Kops, of the Instagram account mijnlevenmetkanker_ [mylifewithcancer_], has passed away after a protracted illness.
Practice tips
- Practice ziekbed 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.