put on → aantrekken in Dutch

Translation and Meaning

• Word: aantrekken
• Language: Dutch
• Meaning: put on
• IPA: /ˈaːntrˌɛkən/
• CEFR Level: B1
• Part of speech: werkwoord
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Example Sentences

• Ik trek mijn warme jas aan omdat het buiten koud is. English: I put on my warm coat because it's cold outside.
• Hij heeft zijn schoenen snel aangetrokken voor school. English: He quickly put his shoes on for school.
• Wanneer ze naar buiten gaat, trekt zij altijd haar sjaal aan. English: When she goes outside, she always puts on her scarf.

When and How to Use "aantrekken"

Use "aantrekken" when you want to talk about "put on" in Dutch. It functions as "werkwoord". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

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