buizen

This is the 7493rd most frequent Dutch word.


buizen

"Buizen" means "tubing" or "to fail exams" in English, depending on the context.


Plural noun, referring to hollow cylinders used for transporting fluids or gases.

De loodgieter bevestigde de nieuwe buizen onder de gootsteen.

The plumber installed the new pipes under the sink.


Verb, informal usage meaning to fail or not pass.

Als ik blijf falen, zal ik dit jaar buizen voor mijn examens.

If I keep failing, I will flunk my exams this year.


Plural noun, indicating objects with a hollow and cylindrical shape.

De kinderen speelden met lege buizen en deden alsof ze trompetten waren.

The children played with empty tubes pretending they were trumpets.