vertraging
delay
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
vərˈtraːɣɪŋ
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Cultural Note
Train delays are a national talking point in the Netherlands. The phrase 'de trein heeft vertraging' is one of the most heard announcements. NS pays compensation if you arrive 30+ minutes late, which can be claimed via their app.
📝 Example Sentences
De trein heeft vijftien minuten vertraging.
The train is fifteen minutes delayed.
Door de vertraging hebben we onze aansluiting gemist.
Because of the delay we missed our connection.
Er is vertraging door een storing.
There is a delay due to a malfunction.