tand
tooth
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/tɑnt/
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Cultural Note
De tand (common gender, plural: tanden). Dental care in the Netherlands is not always covered by basic health insurance for adults. 'Tandenpoetsen' (brushing teeth) and regular 'tandartsbezoek' (dentist visits) are considered essential.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik heb kiespijn, er is iets mis met mijn tand.
I have a toothache, something's wrong with my tooth.
Kinderen verliezen hun melktanden.
Children lose their baby teeth.