borst
chest, breast
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/bɔrst/
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Cultural Note
De borst (common gender). 'Pijn op de borst' (chest pain) should always be taken seriously. 'Zich op de borst kloppen' (to beat one's chest) means to brag. Breastfeeding (borstvoeding) is strongly supported in Dutch healthcare.
📝 Example Sentences
Hij heeft pijn op de borst.
He has chest pain.
Het kind sliep op haar borst.
The child slept on her chest.