deur
door
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/døːr/
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Cultural Note
De deur (common gender). The Dutch typically leave their curtains open, but the front door is always closed. 'De deur opendoen' (opening the door) and 'de deur dichtdoen' (closing the door) are everyday expressions.
📝 Example Sentences
Doe de deur dicht alsjeblieft.
Close the door please.
Er wordt op de deur geklopt.
Someone's knocking on the door.
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