les
lesson, class
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/lɛs/
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Cultural Note
In Dutch, 'les' can mean both a single lesson and a class period. The expression 'les geven' means 'to teach,' while 'les krijgen' means 'to receive a lesson.' Dutch schools typically have 45-50 minute lesson periods.
📝 Example Sentences
De les begint om half negen.
The class starts at half past eight.
Ik volg elke dinsdag Nederlandse les.
I take Dutch class every Tuesday.
De les van vandaag was heel interessant.
Today's lesson was very interesting.