klompen
The English phrase "clogs" is translated into Dutch as klompen.
klompen refers to traditional shoes made of wood. When referring to this type of footwear in a general sense, the word is almost always used in its plural form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is klompen, while the singular form for a single clog is klomp.
Did you know?
- Traditional klompen are often painted yellow, but different regions once had distinct colors and patterns that could indicate a person's hometown or social status.
- The word klomp is used in a common Dutch idiom met de klompen op het ijs komen, which describes someone who arrives at a situation unprepared or makes a clumsy first impression.
- The word klomp is also the Dutch word for a 'clod' or 'lump' of earth, reflecting the material's connection to the land and the clay-heavy soil of the Low Countries.
Examples in context
- Klompen zijn een handelsmerk van Nederland.Clogs are a symbol of the Netherlands.Tatoeba #2963901 by Globetrotter, translation #2653123 by Hybrid
- Nederland is beroemd om zijn windmolens, tulpen, houten klompen en grachten.The Netherlands is famous for its windmills, tulips, wooden clogs and canals.Tatoeba #7320802 by MarijnKp, translation #5119488 by Hybrid
- De boer draagt houten klompen in de tuin.The farmer wears wooden clogs in the garden.
Example conversation
Noah and Sophie are visiting a traditional Dutch museum.
- NoahKijk, Sophie, die klompen zijn heel erg groot!Look, Sophie, those clogs are very large!
- SophieJa, ze zien er echt traditioneel uit.Yes, they look truly traditional.
- NoahZou ik die klompen ook kunnen dragen?Could I wear those clogs too?
- SophieIk denk dat ze te breed voor jou zijn.I think they are too wide for you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
