pannenkoek
pancake; klutz; useless person (slang)
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈpɑ.nən.ˌkuk/
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Cultural Note
Beyond the beloved food, 'pannenkoek' is commonly used as a mild insult meaning someone is clumsy or useless, especially in sports. Dutch football commentators famously use it for goalkeepers who fumble. It is very mild and often affectionate -- comparable to calling someone a 'muppet' in British English.
📝 Example Sentences
Je bent een pannenkoek!
You're such a klutz!
Doe niet zo'n pannenkoek.
Don't be such a useless person.
Die keeper is een echte pannenkoek.
That goalkeeper is a real klutz.