man. zo.	Man ends in a consonant, so it's closed.	nederlands-a2 s6_03_klinkerlengte open_and_closed
man. mannen.	The extra consonant is a wall.	nederlands-a2 s6_03_klinkerlengte rule_one_doubling
maan. manen.	The length didn't disappear.	nederlands-a2 s6_03_klinkerlengte rule_two_dropping
manen. mannen.	Long and open, then short and shut.	nederlands-a2 s6_03_klinkerlengte manen_versus_mannen
Water naar de zee dragen.	Literally: to carry water to the sea.	nederlands-a2 s6_03_klinkerlengte brueghel_proverb
Hem overtuigen is water naar de zee dragen.	Convincing him is carrying water to the sea.	nederlands-a2 s6_03_klinkerlengte brueghel_proverb