stuifmeel
/ˈstœy̯fmeːl/neuter
The English phrase pollen can be translated into Dutch as stuifmeel or pollen.
Meaning: fine granular substance produced in flowers (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| stuifmeel | /ˈstœy̯fmeːl/ | neuter |
| pollen | /ˈpɔ.lə(n)/ | neuter |
Both terms refer to the fine granular substance produced in flowers.
What does it mean word for word?
The standard term stuifmeel is a compound of stuiven, meaning to blow or scatter and meel, meaning flour or meal.
Which one should you use?
While both mean pollen, stuifmeel is the standard Dutch term used in general and scientific contexts. pollen is often used in more technical or biological contexts, though they are largely interchangeable in common usage.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈstœy̯fmeːl/
Did you know?
- Dutch speakers often use the phrase stuifmeelkoorts to describe 'hay fever', literally calling it 'pollen fever'.
- In Dutch, the word stuiven can also be used to describe the way sand or snow moves across a landscape in the wind.
- The word stuifmeel uses the word meel, which is the exact same word used for 'flour' in a kitchen context.
Examples in context
- Hij is allergisch voor pollen.He's allergic to pollen.This sentence is useful for showing how to say someone is allergic to pollen.Tatoeba #3169691 by PaulP, translation #3665564 by Duck
- Ik ben allergisch voor pollen.I'm allergic to pollen.Tatoeba #7644004 by MarijnKp, translation #23694 by Ivan24
- Tom is allergisch voor pollen.Tom is allergic to pollen.Tatoeba #7644008 by MarijnKp, translation #1555398 by Spamster
- Voorzichtig, er zit veel stuifmeel in de lucht.Be careful, there is a lot of pollen in the air.
- Ik heb last van een pollenallergie.I suffer from pollen allergy.
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Example conversation
Julia and Daan are sitting in a garden during spring.
- JuliaEr zit veel stuifmeel op de bloemen.There is a lot of pollen on the flowers.
- DaanDat verklaart waarom je zo moet niezen, Julia.That explains why you have to sneeze so much, Julia.
- JuliaJa, het stuifmeel irriteert mijn ogen enorm.Yes, the pollen is irritating my eyes enormously.
- DaanZal ik de ramen voor je dichtdoen?Shall I close the windows for you?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pollen” translations and entries stuifmeel, pollen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
