The exact spelling appears at position 28,747 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume, CEFR level or proof that the noun sense is equally frequent. Article, forms, glosses, pronunciation and examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How flow is pronounced
IPA: /floː/ · Syllables: flow
Say the article and noun together—de flow—before practising the word in a sentence. This keeps grammatical gender attached to the item you retrieve. Regional speech and sentence rhythm can change the surface sound, so use the transcription as a compact reference rather than as a substitute for listening.
What flow means
rhythm, flow of music (particularly in jazz)
Dictionary label: feminine, masculine, no-diminutive
flow (ability to skilfully rap)
Dictionary label: feminine, masculine, no-diminutive
flow (mental state characterized by concentration, focus, and enjoyment of a given task)
Dictionary label: feminine, masculine, no-diminutive
streak of successes
Dictionary label: feminine, masculine, no-diminutive
An English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every context. Look at the surrounding verb, preposition, number and situation in the Dutch example. When several meanings are listed, practise one meaning at a time and state a concrete context before changing to another sense.
Article, plural and diminutive
| Form | Dutch | Speaking use |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | de flow | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de flows | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn de flow as a single unit, then contrast it with de flows. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with flow
Het duurde een paar nummers, maar toen de drummer eenmaal op gang kwam kreeg Baba Commandant de flow die essentieel is in afrobeat.
It took a few songs, but once the drummer got going, Baba Commandant got the rhythm that is essential in Afrobeat.
Snoop rapt met zijn vertrouwd achteloze flow.
Snoop raps with his familiar casual flow.
Je lichaam maakt onder stress extra adrenaline aan, waardoor je in een flow raakt. Dat kan goed zijn voor je concentratie.
Your body produces extra adrenaline under stress, which puts you in a flow. This can be good for your concentration.
Roger Federer verloor op de Australian Open kansloos van Novak Djokovic. De flow die de Zwitser ooit had lijkt doorbroken.
Roger Federer lost to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open without a chance. The streak that the Swiss once had seems to have been broken.
These examples are citation-backed language data. First identify what the noun refers to and which words determine or describe it. Then change only one element—person, quantity, time, place or description—while keeping the article and number consistent. That small variation turns a reference example into active speaking practice without inventing a rule from one sentence.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say de flow three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
- Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
- Change the message to de flows. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
- Ask a follow-up question containing the noun, record the answer, and repeat once with a different detail.
Listen first for meaning and article choice, then for sentence order and pronunciation. Correct the first error that changes the message or blocks the listener. Avoid restarting for every small hesitation: complete the message, note one target, and make the second recording more precise.
Self-check before you continue
- I retrieve de flow as one chunk.
- The singular or plural matches the determiner, quantity and verb.
- The selected meaning fits the situation.
- The sentence includes enough detail for another person to understand the reference.
- I can ask and answer one question with the noun without reading the page.
Questions about flow
What does flow mean?
rhythm, flow of music (particularly in jazz); flow (ability to skilfully rap); flow (mental state characterized by concentration, focus, and enjoyment of a given task); streak of successes.
Is it de flow or het flow?
The cited entry uses de flow. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of flow?
The cited plural is flows. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use flow in a recorded response
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