toedekken
to cover up; to hush up
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈtuːˌdɛ.kə(n)/
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Cultural Note
Toedekken is useful in social and family contexts when talking about hiding tension, mistakes, or uncomfortable truths.
📝 Example Sentences
Ze probeerden de ruzie voor de kinderen toe te dekken.
They tried to cover up the argument for the children.
In families wordt ongemak soms snel toegedekt.
In families, discomfort is sometimes quickly covered up.