Dutch Word of the Day
sleutel
SLEU-tel • noun — 22nd of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: A key; a small metal object used to open or lock something.
Examples
- Ik heb mijn sleutel in mijn tas gedaan.
(I put my key in my bag.) - Kun jij de sleutel van de deur vinden?
(Can you find the key to the door?) - Zonder sleutel kan ik het huis niet in.
(Without a key, I cannot get into the house.)
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This word is very common in everyday life, especially when talking about houses, cars, or locks. It can also be used metaphorically in expressions like sleutel tot succes, meaning key to success.
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