zeilen
to sail, sailing
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
ˈzɛɪ̯lə(n)
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Cultural Note
The Netherlands has a rich sailing tradition rooted in its maritime history. The Frisian lakes are a major sailing destination. The annual Sneekweek sailing regatta is one of Europe's largest inland sailing events, and Dutch sailors consistently medal at the Olympics.
📝 Example Sentences
In Friesland kun je prachtig zeilen.
In Friesland you can sail beautifully.
We hebben een week op het IJsselmeer gezeild.
We sailed on the IJsselmeer for a week.
Mijn vader heeft me leren zeilen.
My father taught me to sail.