kroeshaar

nl-noun

kroeshaar n (plural kroesharen, diminutive kroeshaartje n)

kroesharen (plural)
kroeshaartje (diminutive neuter)

Probably a compound of kroezen + haar, although this compound word has been attested earlier than kroezen.

(uncountable) kinky hair (strongly curled hair)


bloedgever

Compound of bloed (“blood”) + gever (“giver, donor”).


dagploeg

Compound of dag (“day”) + ploeg (“team, shift”).

De dagploeg begon 's ochtends om 7 uur met hun werkzaamheden.

The day shift team started their work at 7 o'clock in the morning.

De productie wordt in drie ploegen uitgevoerd: de dagploeg, de nachtploeg en de avondploeg.

The production is carried out in three shifts: the day shift team, the night shift team, and the evening shift team.

De medewerkers van de dagploeg zorgen ervoor dat de fabriek overdag operationeel is.

The employees of the day shift team ensure that the factory is operational during the day.


ploegstaart

Compound of ploeg (“plough”) + staart (“tail”).


staartveer

nl-noun

staartveer f (plural staartveren, diminutive staartveertje n)

staartveren (plural)
staartveertje (diminutive neuter)
staartveder (alternative archaic)
staartveeder (alternative obsolete)

From older staartveder, from Middle Dutch stertveder. Equivalent to staart (“tail”) + veer (“plume, feather”).


vlinderslag

From vlinder (“butterfly”) + slag (“stroke, movement”), a calque of English butterfly stroke.


basya

Unadapted borrowing from Sranan Tongo basya, from English overseer. Doublet of bastiaan and officier.

ubor

“We kunnen onze mobiele telefoons niet thuis chargen en [dus] moeten we dat doen bij de polikliniek van het Mungra Medisch Centrum dat zonnepanelen heeft. Want telecommunicatie is niet meer weg te denken”, zegt Oda Banda, basya van Corneliskondre.

2021 March 24, “Dorpen blijven in het donker door defecte generators [Villages remain in the dark due to faulty generators]”, in GFC Nieuws, retrieved 2021-06-15:

"We cannot charge our mobile phones at home, so we have to do it at the Mungra Medical Centre outpatient clinic, which has solar panels. Because telecommunication is here to stay," says Oda Banda, assistant village chief of Corneliskondre.

"Er is nog altijd verdeeldheid", bevestigt districtscommissaris Frits Dinge van bestuursressort Boven-Suriname. "De kapiteins en basya's ondersteunen granman Aboikoni niet."

2021 June 12, Samuel Wens, “Wie van de drie is granman? [Which one of the three is paramount chief?]”, in De Ware Tijd, retrieved 2021-06-17:

"There still is discord," District Commissioner Frits Dinge of the Upper Suriname administrative district confirms. "The village chiefs and assistant village chiefs do not support paramount chief Aboikoni."

(Suriname) Maroon or Amerindian assistant village chief; the lowest tier in the hierarchy of tribal authority

Overal waar ze langs kwamen was er een zwijgende groep hard aan het werk, en de basya stond aan de kant, met de zweep in de ene hand en een houwer in de andere hand.

1987, Cynthia McLeod, Hoe duur was de suiker? [The Cost of Sugar], Paramaribo: Vaco N.V. Uitgeversmaatschappij, →ISBN, page 73:

Everywhere they passed, a silent group was hard at work, and the basya stood by, whip in one hand and a hack in the other.

(Suriname, historical) enslaved person charged with overseeing work at a plantation and administering corporal punishment


titanengevecht

nl-noun

titanengevecht n (plural titanengevechten)


padvinder

padvinder m (plural padvinders, diminutive padvindertje n)

padvinders (plural)
padvindertje (diminutive neuter)

a boy scout; a member of the scout movement


padvindster

padvindster f (plural padvindsters, diminutive padvindstertje n)

padvindsters (plural)
padvindstertje (diminutive neuter)


schuimzoen

schuimzoen m (plural schuimzoenen, diminutive schuimzoentje n)

schuimzoenen (plural)
schuimzoentje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of schuim (“foam”) + zoen (“kiss”). Coined in the 21st century as an alternative to negerzoen, which is considered offensive by some. For zoen, compare French baiser.

a chocolate-coated cream or marshmallow treat


chocozoen

chocozoen m (plural chocozoenen, diminutive chocozoentje n)

chocozoenen (plural)
chocozoentje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of choco (“chocolate”) + zoen (“kiss”). Coined in the 21st century as an alternative to negerzoen, which is considered offensive by some. For zoen, compare French baiser.


bochtenwerk

Compound of bocht (“bend, twist”) + -en- + werk (“work, act(ion)”).

compound

the act of art of following a twisted, curvaceous path or route

the act of twisting, digressing in one's actions, without following a single line


zeebries

nl-noun

zeebries f (plural zeebriezen, diminutive zeebriesje n)

zeebriezen (plural)
zeebriesje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of zee (“sea”) + bries (“breeze”).

a sea breeze, mild wind blowing sea air to land


des doods

A fossiled genitive form in contemporary Dutch.

poule des doods

Vrouw treft horrorspin des doods aan in huis

2019 August 23, Karen Luiken, TAGMAG, archived from the original on 2021-06-24:

Woman encounters horror spider of death in house

(archaic) definite genitive of dood: of death; often in an intensifying sense


koorzangeres

koorzangeres f (plural koorzangeressen, masculine koorzanger)

koorzangeressen (plural)
koorzanger (masculine)

Compound of koor (“choir”) + zangeres (“songstress”).

compound

a female chorister, a songstress in a choir


windbuil

nl-noun

windbuil m (plural windbuilen, diminutive windbuiltje n)

windbuilen (plural)
windbuiltje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of wind (“wind”) + buil (“pouch, bag”).

various terms of abuse for (loud) persons, such as boaster


donorbloed

Compound of donor (“donor”) + bloed (“blood”).


slavenhaler

slavenhaler m (plural slavenhalers, feminine slavenhaalster)

slavenhalers (plural)
slavenhaalster (feminine)

Compound of slaaf (“slave”) + -en- + halen (“to fetch”) + -er.

af

(historical) one who fetches slaves for sale

(historical) a slave ship, as used by the above


paradijskostuum

nl-noun

paradijskostuum n (plural paradijskostuums)

Compound of paradijs (“Paradise”) + kostuum (“suit, costume”). Referring to nudity in the Garden of Eden.

compound

someone's birthday suit; one's state of nudity


ritmeester

From Middle Dutch ritmeester, from Middle High German [Term?]. Equivalent to rit + meester.

(military) a rittmaster, a cavalry officer of a rank equivalent to captain


wapenrok

nl-noun

wapenrok m (plural wapenrokken, diminutive wapenrokje n)

wapenrokken (plural)
wapenrokje (diminutive neuter)

From Middle Dutch wâpenroc. Equivalent to wapen (“coat of arms”) + rok (“tunic, garment covering the torso”).

compound

(military, historical) a military surcoat with heraldic designs, often of knee-length, worn in the Middle Ages and the early modern era

(military, historical, dated) a coat as part of a military uniform


goedzak

nl-noun

goedzak m (plural goedzakken, diminutive goedzakje n)

goedzakken (plural)
goedzakje (diminutive neuter)

Univerbation of goed + zak, with secondary stress shift to the first syllable.

a good-natured but usually somewhat oafish man


melocake

melocakes (plural)
mellowcake (alternative)

From Milka's product name Mellow Cakes.https://www.vandale.nl/melocake The first part stems from marshmallow, referring to the foamy inner of the candy.

(Belgium) a chocolate-coated cream or marshmallow treat


mellowcake

mellowcakes (plural)
melocake (alternative)


goegemeente

(somewhat derogatory) the general public, particularly when regarded uncritical; the unthinking rabble


wapenmagazijn

wapenmagazijn n (plural wapenmagazijnen)


wapenhandelaar

wapenhandelaar m (plural wapenhandelaren or wapenhandelaars)

wapenhandelaren (plural)
wapenhandelaars (plural)

Compound of wapen (“weapon, arm”) + handelaar (“trader”).


wapenindustrie

nl-noun

wapenindustrie f (plural wapenindustrieën)


wapenstuk

a coat of arms or a work depicting a coat of arms

a piece of a person's military gear; a wieldable weapon or a piece of armour


belegeringswapen

belegeringswapen n (plural belegeringswapens)


handwapen

a weapon that can be wielded in one hand


slotenmaker

slotenmaker m (plural slotenmakers, diminutive slotenmakertje n)

slotenmakers (plural)
slotenmakertje (diminutive neuter)

From Middle Dutch slotemaker. Equivalent to slot (“lock”) + en + maker (“maker”).


steekwapen

From Middle Dutch stēecwâpen (“dagger”). Equivalent to steken + wapen.

a stabbing or thrusting weapon, particularly one of a smaller size such as a knife or dagger


geselkat

Compound of gesel (“scourge”) + kat (“cat”).

a scourge, multi-tail flogging implement, such as a cat-o'-nine-tails


stroppenpot

stroppenpot m (plural stroppenpotten, diminutive stroppenpotje n)

stroppenpotten (plural)
stroppenpotje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of strop (“loss, misfortune”) + -en- + pot (“pot, kitty”).

compound

a financial reserve to cope with irregular costs or losses


krulhaar

Compound of krullen (“to curl”) + haar (“hair”).


dekbok

Compound of dekken (“to mount and fertilize”) + bok (“buck, pony”).

a pony (buck, contraption) destined to be mounted by an erect stud so his sperm can be harvested

a buck (male goat) kept for the purpose of breeding


pedopartij

(Netherlands, colloquial, derogatory) a political party that serves the interests of paedophiles, chiefly used for the Partij voor Naastenliefde, Vrijheid en Diversiteit


wapenknecht

(historical) an armed retainer who fought in battle, as opposed to a squire, particularly in feudal contexts


viervorst

Negerhollands: viervorst

Compound of vier (“four”) + vorst (“prince, ruler”).


halsheer

Compound of hals (“neck, capital punishment”) + heer (“lord”).

a high-ranking feudal lord who is entitled to pass even capital punishment on his subjects


pseudo-efedrine

From pseudo- (“pseudo-”) + efedrine (“ephedrine”).


gijzelnemer

Compound of gijzel (“hostage”) + nemer (“taker”).


galwesp

nl-noun

galwesp f (plural galwespen, diminutive galwespje n)

galwespen (plural)
galwespje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of gal (“gall”) + wesp (“wasp”).

a gall wasp, insect of the family Cynipidae


wapenkoning

wapenkoning m (plural wapenkoningen, diminutive wapenkoninkje n)

wapenkoningen (plural)
wapenkoninkje (diminutive neuter)
koning van wapenen (alternative)
koning der wapenen (alternative nonstandard)

From wapen (“coat of arms”) + koning (“king”).

compound

[…] Zijne Majesteit de Koning wordt op 30 april 2013 in het hoofdcortège van het Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam naar De Nieuwe Kerk traditiegetrouw begeleid door wapenkoningen en wapenherauten. […]

2013 April 17, Netherlands Government Information Service, “Wapenkoningen en wapenherauten [Kings of Arms and Heralds of Arms]”, in Koninklijk Huis [Royal House] (newsletter), The Hague:

[…] On April 30, 2013, His Majesty the King will, true to tradition, be accompanied by kings of arms and heralds of arms during the main cortege from the Royal Palace of Amsterdam to the Nieuwe Kerk. […]


koning van wapenen

nl-noun

koning van wapenen m (plural koningen van wapenen, diminutive koninkje van wapenen n)

koningen van wapenen (plural)
koninkje van wapenen (diminutive neuter)

From koning (“king”) + van (“of”) + wapenen.


koning der wapenen

koning der wapenen m (plural koningen der wapenen, diminutive koninkje der wapenen n)

koningen der wapenen (plural)
koninkje der wapenen (diminutive neuter)

From koning (“king”) + der (“of the”) + wapenen (“coats of arms”).

compound

(nonstandard) alternative form of wapenkoning


koningen van wapenen

koning van wapenen
koning van wapenen#Dutch


koninkje van wapenen

nl-noun-dim

koninkje van wapenen n (plural koninkjes van wapenen)


koninkjes van wapenen

koninkje van wapenen
koninkje van wapenen#Dutch


koningen der wapenen

koning der wapenen
koning der wapenen#Dutch

(nonstandard) plural of koning der wapenen


koninkje der wapenen

koninkje der wapenen n (plural koninkjes der wapenen)

(nonstandard) diminutive of koning der wapenen


koninkjes der wapenen

koninkje der wapenen
koninkje der wapenen#Dutch

(nonstandard) plural of koninkje der wapenen


haarlijn

nl-noun

haarlijn f (plural haarlijnen, diminutive haarlijntje n)

haarlijnen (plural)
haarlijntje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of haar (“hair”) + lijn (“line”).


zaagsel

→ Caribbean Hindustani: sáksi


minderheidspartij

minderheidspartij f (plural minderheidspartijen)

Compound of minderheid (“minority”) + -s- + partij (“(political) party”).

compound

a political party belonging to the political minority, usually but not always meaning that they are in the opposition


jachtslot

nl-noun

jachtslot n (plural jachtsloten, diminutive jachtslotje n)

jachtsloten (plural)
jachtslotje (diminutive neuter)

From jacht (“hunt(ing)”) + slot (“castle”).

a castle or other grand (secondary) residence in the country, fit for hunting


partijtrouw

From partij (“party”) + trouw (“loyalty”).

loyalty to a party or side, especially to a political party


folteraar

Compound of folteren (“to torture”) + -aar (“-er”).


etappewedstrijd

etappewedstrijd m (plural etappewedstrijden)

Compound of etappe (“stage, leg”) + wedstrijd (“competition, race”).


beroepsdiplomaat

nl-noun

beroepsdiplomaat m (plural beroepsdiplomaten)

Compound of beroep (“profession”) + s + diplomaat (“diplomat”).

compound

a professional 'career' diplomat, employed indefinitely, as opposed to a strictly political nominee


landbries

nl-noun

landbries f (plural landbriezen, diminutive landbriesje n)

landbriezen (plural)
landbriesje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of land (“sea”) + bries (“breeze”).

a land breeze, mild wind blowing air from land to sea


drinkfontein

drinkfontein m (plural drinkfonteinen, diminutive drinkfonteintje n)

drinkfonteinen (plural)
drinkfonteintje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of drinken (“to drink”) + fontein (“fountain”).

compound

a modified bottle for birds to drink from


geselpaal

nl-noun

geselpaal m (plural geselpalen, diminutive geselpaaltje n)

geselpalen (plural)
geselpaaltje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of geselen (“to scourge, whip”) + paal (“pole, post”).

compound

a whipping post, a pole used to fixate a flogging victim


trompetvogel

nl-noun

trompetvogel m (plural trompetvogels, diminutive trompetvogeltje n)

trompetvogels (plural)
trompetvogeltje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of trompet (“trumpet”) + vogel (“bird”).

grey-winged trumpeter
grey-winged trumpeter

Psophia crepitans
Psophia crepitans#Translingual

an agami, a grey-winged trumpeter, Psophia crepitans

a trumpeter, any bird in the genus Psophia and the monogeneric family Psophiidae


abdijbier

abdijbier n (plural abdijbieren, diminutive abdijbiertje n)

abdijbieren (plural)
abdijbiertje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of abdij (“abbey”) + bier (“beer”).

a beer brewed at or under license from an abbey (monastery), which gives it a more specific name


droombeeld

droombeeld n (plural droombeelden, diminutive droombeeldje n)

droombeelden (plural)
droombeeldje (diminutive neuter)

From droom (“dream, vision”) + beeld (“image”).

compound

Ze kon zich het droombeeld van haar nachtmerrie nog levendig herinneren.

She could vividly remember the dream image of her nightmare.

Het droombeeldje van een eenhoorn bleef in haar hoofd hangen na het wakker worden.

The dream image of a unicorn lingered in her mind after waking up.

Het idee van wereldvrede is vaak niet meer dan een mooi droombeeld.

The idea of world peace is often nothing more than a beautiful illusion.

Het realiseren van een utopische samenleving blijft voor velen een onbereikbaar droombeeld.

Achieving a utopian society remains an unattainable dream for many.

a mirage, illusion, impossible wish or aspiration


bankkaart

nl-noun

bankkaart f (plural bankkaarten, diminutive bankkaartje n)

bankkaarten (plural)
bankkaartje (diminutive neuter)


betaalkaart

betaalkaart f (plural betaalkaarten, diminutive betaalkaartje n)

betaalkaarten (plural)
betaalkaartje (diminutive neuter)

From betalen (“to pay”) + kaart (“card”).


diepzee

Shortened from compounds beginning with diepzee-. Equivalent to diep (“deep, profound”) + zee (“sea”).

(uncountable) the deep sea, the deep part of all the world's seas and oceans, viewed collectively

(countable, less common) a deep sea, a profound part of an ocean or sea


vuilniskar

vuilniskar f (plural vuilniskarren, diminutive vuilniskarretje n)

vuilniskarren (plural)
vuilniskarretje (diminutive neuter)

From vuilnis (“garbage”) + kar (“cart, vehicle”).


klimroos

nl-noun

klimroos f (plural klimrozen, diminutive klimroosje n)

klimrozen (plural)
klimroosje (diminutive neuter)

From klimmen (“to climb”) + roos (“rose”).


stamroos

stamroos f (plural stamrozen, diminutive stamroosje n)

stamrozen (plural)
stamroosje (diminutive neuter)

From stam (“trunk, standard”) + roos (“rose”).

compound

a standard rose, flowering rose cultivar growing grafted on another variety


huismerk

nl-noun

huismerk n (plural huismerken, diminutive huismerkje n)

huismerken (plural)
huismerkje (diminutive neuter)

a hereditary physical mark of ownership on properties, also used as a signature


koeherder

koeherder m (plural koeherders, diminutive koeherdertje n)

koeherders (plural)
koeherdertje (diminutive neuter)
koeienherder (alternative uncommon)

From koe (“cow, bovine”) + herder (“herdsman”).


fantoompijn

nl-noun

fantoompijn m (plural fantoompijnen, diminutive fantoompijntje n)

fantoompijnen (plural)
fantoompijntje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of fantoom (“phantom, figment”) + pijn (“pain”).

compound

Na de amputatie ervoer hij fantoompijn in zijn missende ledemaat.

After the amputation, he experienced phantom pain in his missing limb.

Fantoompijn is een veel voorkomend probleem bij amputatiepatiënten.

Phantom pain is a common issue among amputees.

Ze had veel last van fantoompijn, maar fysiotherapie hielp.

She suffered a lot from phantom pain, but physical therapy helped.


kromspraak

Compound of krom (“crooked, flawed”) + spraak (“speech, language”).

linguistically crooked phrasing, clumsy use of language


duivenmelker

nl-noun

duivenmelker m (plural duivenmelkers, diminutive duivenmelkertje n)

duivenmelkers (plural)
duivenmelkertje (diminutive neuter)

From duif (“pigeon, dove”) + -en- + melken (“to milk”) + -er.

compound

a pigeon breeder, often to partake in races and/or trade


oogstseizoen

From oogst (“harvest”) + seizoen (“season”).


kwartfinale

From kwart (“quarter”) + finale (“final(e)”).


kaasburger

From kaas + burger, partial calque of English cheeseburger.

a cheeseburger, a hamburger topped with cheese or a cheese substitute

a burger containing cheese, possibly a vegetarian burger


oliebron

nl-noun

oliebron f (plural oliebronnen, diminutive oliebronnetje n)

oliebronnen (plural)
oliebronnetje (diminutive neuter)

From olie (“oil, petroleum”) + bron (“source, well”).

compound

De oliebaron heeft een oliebron.


vuilniswagen

nl-noun

vuilniswagen m (plural vuilniswagens, diminutive vuilniswagentje n)

vuilniswagens (plural)
vuilniswagentje (diminutive neuter)

From vuilnis (“garbage”) + wagen (“cart, wagon”).


wandeltempo

nl-noun

wandeltempo n (plural wandeltempo's, diminutive wandeltempootje n)

wandeltempo's (plural)
wandeltempootje (diminutive neuter)

From wandelen (“to stroll, walk”) + tempo (“tempo, pace”).

compound

Hun wandeltempo was te laag om mee te kunnen doen aan de vierdaagse.

Their walking pace was too low for them to be able to participate in the four-day walking competition.


meesterproef

(historical) masterpiece (work created in order to qualify as a master craftsman and member of a guild)


ijlbode

nl-noun

ijlbode m (plural ijlboden or ijlbodes, diminutive ijlbodetje n)

ijlboden (plural)
ijlbodes (plural)
ijlbodetje (diminutive neuter)

From ijlen (“to rush”) + bode (“messenger”).

an express messenger, sent to speedily deliver an urgent tiding


godenwereld

(religion, mythology) a pantheon, a group of gods who are associated with each other

(religion, mythology) an abode of the gods, a realm of the gods


godenberg

(religion, mythology) a mountain where gods reside


coronavaccin

a vaccine against a disease caused by a corona virus, especially against Covid-19


drukpunt

a pressure point, especially in therapy or martial arts


soepkom

soepkom f (plural soepkommen, diminutive soepkommetje n)

soepkommen (plural)
soepkommetje (diminutive neuter)


soepgroente

(uncountable, collective) vegetables used in soup

(countable) a (type of) vegetable used in soup


proefwerk

proefwerk n (plural proefwerken, diminutive proefwerkje n)

proefwerken (plural)
proefwerkje (diminutive neuter)

→ Papiamentu: prufwèrk

a major written school test, especially in secondary education

(archaic) any practical test, e.g. in traineeship


seizoensproduct

seizoensproduct n (plural seizoensproducten)


soepterrine

soepterrine f (plural soepterrines, diminutive soepterrinetje n)

soepterrines (plural)
soepterrinetje (diminutive neuter)

From soep (“soup”) + terrine (“terrine”).

a terrine type of deep dish to serve soup in


centrumpartij

centrumpartij f (plural centrumpartijen, diminutive centrumpartijtje n)

centrumpartijen (plural)
centrumpartijtje (diminutive neuter)

From centrum (“centre”) + partij (“party”).

a political party in the centre of the ideological spectrum, in between left and right


telewerk

From tele- (“tele-, at distance”) + werk (“werk, job”).

pre

(Belgium) the practice of telecommuting, using telecommunications technology (mainly online) to do one's work at a location remote from one's office, such as at home


olielek

nl-noun

olielek n (plural olielekken, diminutive olielekje n)

olielekken (plural)
olielekje (diminutive neuter)


oliecrisis

a crisis in the supply of fossil oil, in particular one that occurred in the 1970s


olie-industrie

olie-industrie f (plural olie-industrieën)


oliebollenkraam

oliebollenkraam f (plural oliebollenkramen, diminutive oliebollenkraampje n)

oliebollenkramen (plural)
oliebollenkraampje (diminutive neuter)

a stall, that makes and sells oliebollen and similar deep-fried pastry


oliepijpleiding

oliepijpleiding f (plural oliepijpleidingen)


zeekaart

zeekaart f (plural zeekaarten, diminutive zeekaartje n)

zeekaarten (plural)
zeekaartje (diminutive neuter)


zeevliegtuig

a seaplane, an aeroplane capable of landing and taking off at sea


zeeplant

zeeplant f (plural zeeplanten, diminutive zeeplantje n)

zeeplanten (plural)
zeeplantje (diminutive neuter)


zeegod

zeegod m (plural zeegoden, diminutive zeegodje n, feminine zeegodin)

zeegoden (plural)
zeegodje (diminutive neuter)
zeegodin (feminine)

From Middle Dutch seegod. Equivalent to zee + god.


zeedraak

zeedraak m (plural zeedraken, diminutive zeedraakje n)

zeedraken (plural)
zeedraakje (diminutive neuter)

(mythology, fantasy) a sea dragon, a marine dragon


zeepok

zeepok f (plural zeepokken, diminutive zeepokje n)

zeepokken (plural)
zeepokje (diminutive neuter)

(chiefly plural) acorn barnacle, barnacle of the order Sessilia


middenpartij

From midden (“middle”) + partij (“party”).


bestuurscentrum

bestuurscentrum n (plural bestuurscentra)


meisken

From meid + -ken. Compare German Mädchen.


Dode Zeerol

Dode Zeerollen (plural)
Dode-Zeerol (alternative colloquial)


parochiekerk

parochiekerk f (plural parochiekerken, diminutive parochiekerkje n)

parochiekerken (plural)
parochiekerkje (diminutive neuter)

From Middle Dutch prochiekerke. Equivalent to parochie + kerk. See parochie about the restored a.

(chiefly Roman Catholicism) a parish church


parochiekerkje

nl-noun-dim

parochiekerkje n (plural parochiekerkjes)


parochiekapel

nl-noun

parochiekapel f (plural parochiekapellen)

(chiefly Roman Catholicism) a parish chapel


parochieschool

parochieschool f (plural parochiescholen, diminutive parochieschooltje n)

parochiescholen (plural)
parochieschooltje (diminutive neuter)

(chiefly Roman Catholicism) a parish school, a confessional school administered by a parish


parochieschooltje

nl-noun-dim

parochieschooltje n (plural parochieschooltjes)


parochieboek

nl-noun

parochieboek n (plural parochieboeken, diminutive parochieboekje n)

parochieboeken (plural)
parochieboekje (diminutive neuter)

(chiefly Roman Catholicism) an ecclesiastical register of a parish, usually listing the members of a parish and often functioning as a chronicle

(Roman Catholicism, historical, often diminutive) an instruction book given to married couples by a parish


parochieboekje

nl-noun-dim

parochieboekje n (plural parochieboekjes)


zeeverkenner

nl-noun

zeeverkenner m (plural zeeverkenners, diminutive zeeverkennertje n)

zeeverkenners (plural)
zeeverkennertje (diminutive neuter)

a sea scout (member of the scouting movement focused on water-based activities)


pinpas

pinpas m (plural pinpassen, diminutive pinpasje n)

pinpassen (plural)
pinpasje (diminutive neuter)
PIN-pas (alternative)


zeeverbinding

zeeverbinding f (plural zeeverbindingen)

connection to sea, access to sea over water


windturbine

windturbine f (plural windturbines, diminutive windturbinetje n)

windturbines (plural)
windturbinetje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of wind (“wind”) + turbine (“turbine”).


songket

Borrowed from Malay songket, from Musi songket.

a type of cloth from the Malay Archipelago made of silk or cotton interwoven with metallic threads which form intricate patterns and motifs


profvoetballer

profvoetballer m (plural profvoetballers, feminine profvoetbalster)

profvoetballers (plural)
profvoetbalster (feminine)


profvoetbalster

profvoetbalster f (plural profvoetbalsters, masculine profvoetballer)

profvoetbalsters (plural)
profvoetballer (masculine)


mediademocratie

mediademocratie f (plural mediademocratieën)

Compound of media + democratie. Coined by Dick Pels.

a democracy in which mass media form a crucial source of political information and wield considerable influence over political deliberation


diepvriesbaby

diepvriesbaby m (plural diepvriesbaby's)

in vitro fertilisation
in vitro fertilisation

(informal) a baby who has developed from a frozen and re-implanted embryo, within the context of in vitro fertilisation

(informal, dated) a baby who has been exposed, whether directly or indirectly, to extreme cold; especially in the context of sperm banks


condoleanceregister

condoleanceregister n (plural condoleanceregisters)

condoleanceregisters (plural)
condoléanceregister (alternative)


jabroer

jabroers (plural)
jabroeder (alternative dated)

a yes man, a male sycophant or weathervane


brokaat

→ Indonesian: brokat

From Middle Dutch brocaet, possibly via Middle French brocat, from Italian broccato, from Medieval Latin broccatus. The variants with d were influenced by Iberian languages, likely by Portuguese brocado.

brocaat (alternative)
brocade (alternative archaic)
brocado (alternative obsolete)

brocade, heavy fabric interwoven with threads of precious metal


vrederijk

(chiefly Christianity, chiefly singular) kingdom of peace (usually in relation to eschatology)


hofdienaar

hofdienaar m (plural hofdienaren or hofdienaars, feminine hofdienares)

hofdienaren (plural)
hofdienaars (plural)
hofdienares (feminine)


keerweer

Univerbation of keer weer, imperative singular of weerkeren (“to turn back, to return”).


kenspreuk

a motto display on a coat of arms or an artwork, or associated with a person, family or organisation


ereburger

ereburgers (plural)
eereburger (alternative archaic)

From ere- (“honorary”) + burger (“citizen”).

honorary citizen (elsewhere), a title individually awarded for merit by municipal authorities to non-residents


zielsverwant

zielsverwant m (plural zielsverwanten, feminine zielsverwante)

zielsverwanten (plural)
zielsverwante (feminine)

Compound of ziel (“soul”) + -s- + verwant (“relative, kin”).


keest

nl-noun

keest m (plural keesten, diminutive keestje n)

keesten (plural)
keestje (diminutive neuter)
keeste (alternative archaic)


exhalatie

Borrowed from French exhalation, from Latin exhālātiō.


onafhankelijkheidsoorlog

onafhankelijkheidsoorlog m (plural onafhankelijkheidsoorlogen)

Compound of onafhankelijkheid + -s- + oorlog.

Onafhankelijkheidsoorlogen zijn nu eenmaal geene oefeningen in het bewijzen van zachtmoedigheid.

1895, De tijdspiegel, volume 52, page 463:

Wars of independence after all are no exercises in demonstrating gentleness.


oorlogspad

From oorlog + -s- + pad, calque of English warpath.

De onkundige polemisten uit de hoofdstad waren weer eens op oorlogspad.

The ignorant polemicists from the capital were once again on the warpath.

(chiefly singular, chiefly figurative) warpath


oorlogstijd

(chiefly singular) wartime, period of war


oorlogstuig

Het kabinet had de tegenwoordigheid van geest om oorlogstuig bij de toekomstige vijand te bestellen.

The cabinet had the presence of mind to order military equipment from the future enemy.

military equipment, weapons of war, war machines


strooizout

Compound of strooien (“to strew”) + zout (“salt”).


oorlogsgod

oorlogsgod m (plural oorlogsgoden, feminine oorlogsgodin)

oorlogsgoden (plural)
oorlogsgodin (feminine)


onderzeebootoorlog

onderzeebootoorlog m (plural onderzeebootoorlogen)

onbeperkte onderzeebootoorlog

(chiefly singular) submarine war, submarine warfare


duikbootoorlog

duikbootoorlog m (plural duikbootoorlogen)

onbeperkte duikbootoorlog


raskat

raskat f (plural raskatten, diminutive raskatje n)

raskatten (plural)
raskatje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of ras (“breed, pedigree”) + kat (“cat”).


jeugdvriend

jeugdvriend m (plural jeugdvrienden, diminutive jeugdvriendje n, feminine jeugdvriendin)

jeugdvrienden (plural)
jeugdvriendje (diminutive neuter)
jeugdvriendin (feminine)

Compound of jeugd (“youth, childhood”) + vriend (“friend”).


oorlogsslachtoffer

nl-noun

oorlogsslachtoffer n (plural oorlogsslachtoffers, diminutive oorlogsslachtoffertje n)

oorlogsslachtoffers (plural)
oorlogsslachtoffertje (diminutive neuter)


jeugdzonde

jeugdzonde f (plural jeugdzonden or jeugdzondes, diminutive jeugdzondetje n)

jeugdzonden (plural)
jeugdzondes (plural)
jeugdzondetje (diminutive neuter)


lentedag

lentedag m (plural lentedagen, diminutive lentedagje n)

lentedagen (plural)
lentedagje (diminutive neuter)

From Middle Dutch lentendach. Equivalent to lente (“spring”) + dag (“day”).


onderzoeksrechter

onderzoeksrechter m (plural onderzoeksrechters, diminutive onderzoeksrechtertje n)

onderzoeksrechters (plural)
onderzoeksrechtertje (diminutive neuter)

From onderzoek (“investigation”) + -s- + rechter (“judge, magistrate”).

compound

examining magistrate
examining magistrate


vijlvis

a filefish, member of the family Monacanthidae


zomerdag

nl-noun

zomerdag m (plural zomerdagen, diminutive zomerdagje n)

zomerdagen (plural)
zomerdagje (diminutive neuter)

From Middle Dutch somerdach. Equivalent to zomer (“summer”) + dag (“day”).


strafregister

strafregister n (plural strafregisters, diminutive strafregistertje n)

strafregisters (plural)
strafregistertje (diminutive neuter)

From straf (“punishment”) + register (“register, record”).

compound

(historical) a record of punishments that have been meted out outside the legal system


herfstdag

nl-noun

herfstdag m (plural herfstdagen, diminutive herfstdagje n)

herfstdagen (plural)
herfstdagje (diminutive neuter)

From herfst (“autumn, fall”) + dag (“day”).


keersluis

keersluis f (plural keersluizen, diminutive keersluisje n)

keersluizen (plural)
keersluisje (diminutive neuter)

a sluice whose primary function is blocking high water


keerkringsland

keerkringsland n (plural keerkringslanden)

keerkringslanden (plural)
keerkringland (alternative uncommon)

(chiefly plural) a country or region in the tropics


keerdam

keerdam m (plural keerdammen, diminutive keerdammetje n)

keerdammen (plural)
keerdammetje (diminutive neuter)

a dam whose purpose is completely blocking water (as opposed to the dam of a hydroplant or a weir)


keerlus

a turning loop, a looping section of road or track to allow vehicles, in particular modes of public transport, to turn around


keerzijde

keerzijde f (plural keerzijden or keerzijdes)

keerzijden (plural)
keerzijdes (plural)
keerzij (alternative uncommon)

the backside of something, usually a flat object; the reverse

the darker or less pleasant side of someone or something


regenboogvlag

regenboogvlag f (plural regenboogvlaggen)


jeugdvriendin

jeugdvriendin f (plural jeugdvriendinnen, diminutive jeugdvriendinnetje n, masculine jeugdvriend)

jeugdvriendinnen (plural)
jeugdvriendinnetje (diminutive neuter)
jeugdvriend (masculine)

Compound of jeugd (“youth, childhood”) + vriendin (“female friend”).


jeugdvriendinnetje

nl-noun-dim

jeugdvriendinnetje n (plural jeugdvriendinnetjes)


staatloze

staatlozen (plural)
stateloze (alternative)


lintvis

any of several lampriform fish, having long, ribbon-like bodies, of the families Cepalidae and Trachipteridae; a bandfish or ribbonfish


kebon

Borrowed from Javanese ꦏꦼꦧꦺꦴꦤ꧀ (kebon). In the sense “gardener” a shortening from tukang kebun.

(historical, Dutch East Indies, Netherlands) a garden in the Dutch East Indies

(historical, Dutch East Indies, Netherlands) a native Indonesian gardener in the service of colonial Europeans


chocolademunt

nl-noun

chocolademunt f (plural chocolademunten, diminutive chocolademuntje n)

chocolademunten (plural)
chocolademuntje (diminutive neuter)

a piece of chocolate shaped like a coin, often wrapped in metallic foil


kerstexamen

From kerst (“Christmas(tide)”) + examen (“exam”).

compound

(Belgium) an exam around the Christmas holiday, on the material covered in the first (school) term


baljuwschap

nl-noun

baljuwschap n (plural baljuwschappen, diminutive baljuwschapje n)

baljuwschappen (plural)
baljuwschapje (diminutive neuter)

From Middle Dutch baliuschap. Equivalent to baljuw (“bailiff”) + -schap (“-ship”).

a bailiwick, judicial district within which a bailiff (or bailie) has jurisdiction


standpenning

a standard coin, a model coin; a coin conforming to a certain monetary standard, valid as legal tender in all contexts within a jurisdiction


laatstejaarsstudent

laatstejaarsstudent m (plural laatstejaarsstudenten)

From laatste (“last”) + jaar (“year”) + -s- + student.

compound

a student or pupil in one's last year, in particular at a university or academic or vocational college


examenkoorts

stress or nervousness about exams, chiefly in relation to finals


goudstandaard

nl-noun

goudstandaard m (plural goudstandaarden)


zilverstandaard

zilverstandaard m (plural zilverstandaarden)


keelaandoening

keelaandoening f (plural keelaandoeningen)

throat condition (affliction of the throat)


keelarts

laryngologist (medical practitioner specialised in the throat)


kazakkendraaier

kazakkendraaier m (plural kazakkendraaiers)

kazakkendraaiers (plural)
kazakdraaier (alternative)

Compound of kazak + -en- + draaien + -er.

(Belgium) a turncoat, a traitorous opportunist


ladderwagen

ladderwagen m (plural ladderwagens, diminutive ladderwagentje n)

ladderwagens (plural)
ladderwagentje (diminutive neuter)


nadrukteken

nadrukteken n (plural nadruktekens, diminutive nadruktekentje n)

nadruktekens (plural)
nadruktekentje (diminutive neuter)

From nadruk (“emphasis”) + teken (“sign, mark”).


nadruktekentje

nl-noun-dim

nadruktekentje n (plural nadruktekentjes)


hof van cassatie

nl-noun

hof van cassatie n (plural hoven van cassatie)

(Belgium) a superior court, to hear purely procedure-based appeals for annulment of rulings from lower tribunals, to which level the case is referred back if the squashing is granted


verbreking

From verbreken (“to break, squash”) + -ing.


lidgeld

lidgelden (plural)
ledengeld (alternative uncommon)

From lid (“member”) + geld (“money, payment”).

compound

(Belgium) a membership fee, contribution to joint funds, e.g. in a club


contributie

From Middle Dutch contribucie, from Middle French contribution, from Old French contribution, from Latin contribūtiō.


legermier

From leger (“army”) + mier (“ant”), calque of English army ant.

an army ant (ant of a nomadic species, from varies subfamilies)


dekknecht

nl-noun

dekknecht m (plural dekknechten, diminutive dekknechtje n)

dekknechten (plural)
dekknechtje (diminutive neuter)

From dek (“deck”) + knecht (“servant, assistant, -hand”).


vuurmier

nl-noun

vuurmier f (plural vuurmieren, diminutive vuurmiertje n)

vuurmieren (plural)
vuurmiertje (diminutive neuter)


incalelie

incalelies (plural)
inkalelie (alternative)
Incalelie (alternative uncommon)

any species of alstroemeria, plant of the genus Alstroemeria, especially Alstroemeria aurantiaca


theeplant

theeplant f (plural theeplanten, diminutive theeplantje n)

theeplanten (plural)
theeplantje (diminutive neuter)


vliesridder

From vlies (“(golden) fleece”) + ridder (“knight”).

compound

alternative letter-case form of Vliesridder


roofbouw

From roven (“to rob, take away”) + bouw (“exploitation”), calque of German Raubbau.

De protesten tegen roofbouw in de oerbossen namen toe.

The protests against excessive exploitation in the primeval forests intensified.

excessive exploitation, of cultivated land or other resources; predatory cultivation

Met die levensstijl pleeg je roofbouw op je lichaam.

You engage in rampant overstraining of your body with that lifestyle.


prefectuur

nl-noun

prefectuur f (plural prefecturen, diminutive prefectuurtje n)

prefecturen (plural)
prefectuurtje (diminutive neuter)

→ Indonesian: prefektur

Borrowed from Middle French préfecture or Latin praefectura.

a prefecture, office and/or jurisdiction of a prefect

a prefecture, administrative division in various countries over time, including China (empire & PRC), Japan and Morocco


markgraafschap

markgraafschap f or n (plural markgraafschappen, diminutive markgraafschapje n)

markgraafschappen (plural)
markgraafschapje (diminutive neuter)

From Middle Dutch marcgraveschap. Equivalent to markgraaf (“markgrave”) + schap (“-ship”).


roofhol

nl-noun

roofhol n (plural roofholen, diminutive roofholletje n)

roofholen (plural)
roofholletje (diminutive neuter)

From roven (“to rob”) + hol (“hole, den”).


notenbalk

notenbalk m (plural notenbalken, diminutive notenbalkje n)

notenbalken (plural)
notenbalkje (diminutive neuter)

→ Indonesian: balok not (calque)

→ Indonesian: notenbalk

From noot (“(musical) note”) + -en- + balk (“beam, bar”).

compound

a musical stave, set of lines to write notes on


dakbalk

nl-noun

dakbalk m (plural dakbalken, diminutive dakbalkje n)

dakbalken (plural)
dakbalkje (diminutive neuter)


roofoverval

roofoverval m (plural roofovervallen, diminutive roofovervalletje n)

roofovervallen (plural)
roofovervalletje (diminutive neuter)

From roven (“to rob”) + overval (“raid”).

De roofoverval vond plaats bij daglicht.

The hold-up took place in broad daylight.

Drie mannen zijn gearresteerd in verband met de roofoverval vorige week.

Three men have been arrested in connection with the robbery last week.

Het jonge duo pleegde een roofovervalletje op een tankstation.

The young duo committed a minor robbery on a gas station.


meestergast

meestergast m (plural meestergasten, diminutive meestergastje n)

meestergasten (plural)
meestergastje (diminutive neuter)

From meester (“master, boss”) + gast (“worker”).

compound

a foreman, senior employee who leads a team


arendsnest

From arend (“eagle”) + -s- + nest (“nest”).

a high-located castle or fortification, especially as base for a robber baron


ridderspoor

nl-noun

ridderspoor f or m (plural riddersporen, diminutive ridderspoortje n)

riddersporen (plural)
ridderspoortje (diminutive neuter)

From ridder (“knight”) + spoor (“spur”).

a larkspur, any flowering plant of the genera Delphinium or Consolida


sponsbad

sponsbad n (plural sponsbaden, diminutive sponsbadje n)

sponsbaden (plural)
sponsbadje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of spons (“sponge”) + bad (“bath”).


baaldag

baaldag m (plural baaldagen, diminutive baaldagje n)

baaldagen (plural)
baaldagje (diminutive neuter)

a day off from work due to a bad mood (usually either as part of an employment agreement or as fraudulent use of sick leave); a sickie

(by extension) a bad day, a day during which one is in a bad mood


getuigschrift

getuigschrift n (plural getuigschriften, diminutive getuigschriftje n)

getuigschriften (plural)
getuigschriftje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of getuigen (“to testify”) + schrift (“writing, document”).

compound

a certificate, written attestation or testimonial


vuilniszak

nl-noun

vuilniszak m (plural vuilniszakken, diminutive vuilniszakje n)

vuilniszakken (plural)
vuilniszakje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of vuilnis (“garbage”) + zak (“bag”).


zedenleer

Compound of zede (“ethics”) + -n- + leer (“teaching, study”).

compound

In de lessen zedenleer wordt ethiek en moraliteit besproken.

Moral philosophy and ethics are discussed in the classes of moral philosophy.

Zedenleer onderzoekt de principes die ons gedrag en onze keuzes beïnvloeden.

Moral philosophy examines the principles that influence our behavior and choices.

Zedenleer is een belangrijk vakgebied dat ons helpt nadenken over wat juist en fout is.

Moral philosophy is an important field that helps us reflect on what is right and wrong.

(Belgium) a secular school subject on ethics and society, offered as an alternative to religious instruction at school


muziekwetenschap

nl-noun

muziekwetenschap f (plural muziekwetenschappen)

Compound of muziek (“music”) + wetenschap (“science”).

compound

Met de benaming godsdienstwetenschap heeft men niet willen beslissen, dat de godsdienst eene wetenschap is, evenmin als het bestaan eener muziekwetenschap de muziek tot eene wetenschap maakt.

1874, anonymous author, “Hooger Onderwijs [Higher Education]”, in Bataviaasch handelsblad, volume 68, number 1874, page 4:

With the name religiology one does not attempt to decree that religion is a science, just like the existence of musicology does not make music a science.

De muziekwetenschap wint in ons land aan invloed, aan gezag en aan jeugdige beoefenaren.

1940, E. Reeser, “Klaviersonate met vioolbegeleiding ten tijde van Mozart in Parijs [A harpsichord sonata with violin accompaniment in Mozart's time in Paris]”, in De Telegraaf, volume 48, number 17774, page 4:

Musicology is gaining influence, status and young practicioners in our country.

Hij is dan ook een van degenen die de grondslagen legde voor de vergelijkende muziekwetenschap, die in de twintigste eeuw etnomusicologie zou gaan heten.

2001, Johan Eeckeloo, “François-Joseph Fétis: Musicoloog, conservatoriumdirecteur, componist en verzamelaar in één persoon [François-Joseph Fétis: Muscologist, conservatorium director, componist and collector in one person]”, in Louis Peter Grijp et al., editors, Een muziekgeschiedenis der Nederlanden [A history of music of the Netherlands], page 421:

He is also one of those that formed the foundation for the comparative musicology, which would start to be called ethnomusicology in the twentieth century.

musicology (the scientific study of music)


beukennoot

nl-noun

beukennoot f (plural beukennoten, diminutive beukennootje n)

beukennoten (plural)
beukennootje (diminutive neuter)
beukenoot (alternative)

Compound of beuk (“beech”) + -en- + noot (“nut”).


lansier

lansier m (plural lansiers, diminutive lansiertje n)

lansiers (plural)
lansiertje (diminutive neuter)

Borrowed from Middle French lancier, from Latin lanciārius.

in certain mechanized armies (e.g. in Belgium), member of certain cavalry regiments continuing lancer traditions


doorn in het oog

doorn in het oog m (plural doornen in het oog, diminutive doorntje in het oog n)

doornen in het oog (plural)
doorntje in het oog (diminutive neuter)

thorn in someone's side
thorn in someone's side

(figuratively) thorn in the flesh, thorn in someone's side


muzieksleutel

muzieksleutel m (plural muzieksleutels, diminutive muzieksleuteltje n)

muzieksleutels (plural)
muzieksleuteltje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of muziek (“music”) + sleutel (“key, clef”).


Vliesridder

Vliesridders (plural)
vliesridder (alternative uncommon)

From vlies (“(golden) fleece”) + ridder (“knight”).

a knight who is a member of the Order of the Golden Fleece


fasleutel

Compound of fa (“fa, F”) + sleutel (“key, clef”).

(music, chiefly Belgium) the F clef, musical key using fa as reference


loperij

In een sterke staat kunnen ondernemers makkelijk zakendoen, op basis van glasheldere en bekende regels, en handhaving ervan. Er is geen traagheid, rompslomp, papierenlast, loperij en tjoekoe-tjoekoe om je zaken te regelen.

2020 December 31, D. Balraadjsing, “Suriname op weg naar een betere politieke orde [Suriname on the path to a better political system]”, in StarNieuws, retrieved 2021-07-05:

In a strong state, entrepreneurs can do business easily, based on crystal clear and well-known rules, and enforcement thereof. There is no slowness, cumbersomeness, burden of paperwork, bureaucratic hassle or bribery to get your business done.

(Suriname) going to one government or company office after another to get paperwork in order; bureaucratic hassle; red tape


looksaus

nl-noun

looksaus f (plural looksausen, diminutive looksausje n)

looksausen (plural)
looksausje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of look (“garlic”) + saus (“sauce”).


feesthoed

feesthoed m (plural feesthoeden, diminutive feesthoedje n)

feesthoeden (plural)
feesthoedje (diminutive neuter)

From feest (“feast, party”) + hoed (“hat”).


examenresultaat

examenresultaat n (plural examenresultaten)

Compound of examen (“exam”) + resultaat (“outcome, result”).

compound

(chiefly plural) the result of an exam, which grade or score the student obtained


bloedgift

Compound of bloed (“blood”) + gift (“gift, donation; poison”).


struikroos

nl-noun

struikroos f (plural struikrozen, diminutive struikroosje n)

struikrozen (plural)
struikroosje (diminutive neuter)

a bush rose, flowering rose cultivar grown in bush form


reiskoffer

reiskoffer m (plural reiskoffers, diminutive reiskoffertje n)

reiskoffers (plural)
reiskoffertje (diminutive neuter)

From reis (“travel”) + koffer (“coffer, case”).

compound

a suitcase, to carry luggage for travelling


ploegmaat

nl-noun

ploegmaat m (plural ploegmaten, diminutive ploegmaatje n)

ploegmaten (plural)
ploegmaatje (diminutive neuter)

From ploeg (“team”) + maat (“companion, mate”).


bèta

nl-noun

bèta f (plural bèta's, diminutive bètaatje n)

bèta's (plural)
bètaatje (diminutive neuter)

Ultimately from Ancient Greek βῆτα (bêta), of Semitic origin. Doublet of beth.

beta (second letter of the Greek alphabet and certain descended alphabets)

a person with proficiency in the hard sciences


ijscrème

ijscrème f (plural ijscrèmes, diminutive ijscrèmepje n)

ijscrèmes (plural)
ijscrèmepje (diminutive neuter)

From ijs + crème. Calque of English ice cream.


bosgeest

bosgeest m (plural bosgeesten, diminutive bosgeestje n)

bosgeesten (plural)
bosgeestje (diminutive neuter)

From bos (“wood, forest”) + geest (“ghost, spirit”).


hagelbui

nl-noun

hagelbui f (plural hagelbuien, diminutive hagelbuitje n)

hagelbuien (plural)
hagelbuitje (diminutive neuter)

/ˈɦaː.ɣəlˌbœy̯/

From hagel (“hail”) + bui (“bout, episode”).


cederhout

Compound of ceder (“cedar”) + hout (“wood”).


stadsjongen

stadsjongen m (plural stadsjongens, diminutive stadsjongetje n)

stadsjongens (plural)
stadsjongetje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of stad (“city”) + -s- + jongen (“boy”).


voetbank

voetbank f (plural voetbanken, diminutive voetbankje n)

voetbanken (plural)
voetbankje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of voet (“foot”) + bank (“bench, stool”).

(now uncommon) alternative form of voetenbank


rentestandaard

rentestandaard m (plural rentestandaarden)

Compound of rente (“interest”) + standaard (“standard, rate”).


zangkoor

Compound of zang (“singing”) + koor (“choir”).


nachtploeg

Compound of nacht (“night”) + ploeg (“team, shift”).


winkelketen

nl-noun

winkelketen f (plural winkelketens, diminutive winkelketentje n)

winkelketens (plural)
winkelketentje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of winkel (“shop, store”) + keten (“chain”).

compound

a chain of stores, sharing a brand and formula


markgraafschappen

Audio


moerkonijn

nl-noun

moerkonijn n (plural moerkonijnen, diminutive moerkonijntje n)

moerkonijnen (plural)
moerkonijntje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of moer (“mother”) + konijn (“rabbit, bunny”).


hazenlip

nl-noun

hazenlip f (plural hazenlippen, diminutive hazenlipje n)

hazenlippen (plural)
hazenlipje (diminutive neuter)
hazelip (alternative)

Afrikaans: haaslip

From haas (“hare”) + -en- + lip (“lip”), calque of Latin labium leporīnum.

Het pasgeboren baby'tje had een schattig klein hazenlipje dat later chirurgisch kon worden gecorrigeerd.

The newborn baby had a cute little harelip that could be surgically corrected later.

De acteur droeg een prothetische hazenlip voor zijn rol in de film.

The actor wore a prosthetic harelip for his role in the movie.

De medische ingreep om de hazenlip te repareren werd succesvol uitgevoerd.

The medical procedure to repair the harelip was successful.


gildeproef

gildeproef f (plural gildeproeven, diminutive gildeproefje n)

gildeproeven (plural)
gildeproefje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of gilde (“guild”) + proef (“test”).

a test to obtain (full) membership of a professional guild, notably the rank of master

the work which is expertly produced to accomplish such test


kofferruimte

kofferruimte f (plural kofferruimtes or kofferruimten)

kofferruimtes (plural)
kofferruimten (plural)

a boot, a trunk (luggage compartment of a small road vehicle)


kurassier

kurassier m (plural kurassiers, diminutive kurassiertje n)

kurassiers (plural)
kurassiertje (diminutive neuter)

Borrowed from Middle French cuirassier. Equivalent to kuras (“breast armour”) + -ier.


woudgeest

From woud (“wood”) + geest (“ghost, spirit”).


kwelgeest

From kwellen (“to torment, to pester”) + geest (“ghost, spirit”).


bloeddonatie

Compound of bloed (“blood”) + donatie (“donation”).


nachtvlucht

nl-noun

nachtvlucht f (plural nachtvluchten, diminutive nachtvluchtje n)

nachtvluchten (plural)
nachtvluchtje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of nacht (“night”) + vlucht (“flight”).


huurkoop

Compound of huur (“lease”) + koop (“buy, purchase”).

Huurkoop is een vrij dure wijze van huizenkoop.

Hire purchase is a relatively expensive way of purchasing a house.


dorsvlegel

dorsvlegel m (plural dorsvlegels, diminutive dorsvlegeltje n)

dorsvlegels (plural)
dorsvlegeltje (diminutive neuter)
dorschvlegel (alternative obsolete)


jaarhonderd

From jaar + honderd, calque of German Jahrhundert.


muziekgroep

muziekgroep f or m (plural muziekgroepen, diminutive muziekgroepje n)

muziekgroepen (plural)
muziekgroepje (diminutive neuter)


muziekstuk

muziekstuk n (plural muziekstukken, diminutive muziekstukje n)

muziekstukken (plural)
muziekstukje (diminutive neuter)


muzieknoot

muzieknoot f (plural muzieknoten, diminutive muzieknootje n)

muzieknoten (plural)
muzieknootje (diminutive neuter)


bloemenzee

bloemenzee f (plural bloemenzeeën, diminutive bloemenzeetje n)

bloemenzeeën (plural)
bloemenzeetje (diminutive neuter)

a large multitude of flowers, whether growing on a plant or as part of bouquets or arrangements


taxshift

a change in taxation that eliminates or reduces one or several taxes, and establishes or increases others, while keeping the overall tax revenue the same


contra-expertise

contra-expertise f (plural contra-expertises)

(law) expert investigation by a third party when an earlier expert investigation is contested; second-opinion investigation


vakantieverblijf

vakantieverblijf n (plural vakantieverblijven, diminutive vakantieverblijfje n)

vakantieverblijven (plural)
vakantieverblijfje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of vakantie (“vacation, holiday”) + verblijf (“stay, residence”).


staatslening

From staat (“state”) + -s- + lening (“loan credit”).

a government loan, credit with a state as debtor


vlindernet

nl-noun

vlindernet n (plural vlindernetten, diminutive vlindernetje n)

vlindernetten (plural)
vlindernetje (diminutive neuter)

From vlinder (“butterfly”) + net (“net”).


winterdag

winterdag m (plural winterdagen, diminutive winterdagje n)

winterdagen (plural)
winterdagje (diminutive neuter)

Equivalent to winter (“winter”) + dag (“day”).

Op een heldere winterdag gingen we schaatsen.

On a clear winter day, we went ice skating.

Het was een koude winterdag met temperaturen onder het vriespunt.

It was a cold winter day with temperatures below freezing.

Tijdens een winterdagje gingen we altijd naar opa en oma.

On a short winter day, we always went to grandma and grandpa's house.


slavork

slavork f (plural slavorken, diminutive slavorkje n)

slavorken (plural)
slavorkje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of sla (“lettuce, salad”) + vork (“fork”).


bankmanager

From bank (“bank”) + manager (“manager”).

a bank manager, the managing director of a bank (branch)


turntoestel

turntoestel n (plural turntoestellen, diminutive turntoestelletje n)

turntoestellen (plural)
turntoestelletje (diminutive neuter)

From turnen (“to do gym”) + toestel (“device, apparatus”).


bedrijfssector

nl-noun

bedrijfssector m (plural bedrijfssectoren, diminutive bedrijfssectortje n)

bedrijfssectoren (plural)
bedrijfssectortje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of bedrijf (“company, business”) + -s + sector (“sector”).

compound

(chiefly Belgium) a sector of business, as defined by products and/or services; this may combine several branches, as for statistical purposes


khanaat

Compound of khan (“khan”) + -aat (“-ate”).


theebuiltje

Compound of thee (“tea”) + builtje (“poach, sachet”).


goudschat

Compound of goud (“gold”) + schat (“treasure”).

a treasure (mainly) comprising gold objects and/or coins


halsrechter

Compound of hals (“neck, capital punishment”) + rechter (“justice”).

(historical) a high-ranking judge (or court by extension) entitled to pass even capital punishment


krultang

nl-noun

krultang f (plural krultangen, diminutive krultangetje n)

krultangen (plural)
krultangetje (diminutive neuter)


schuwheid

Compound of schuw (“shy”) + -heid (“-ness”).


geselkoord

Compound of gesel (“scourge”) + koord (“rope”).


tachtigjarige

tachtigjarige m or f (plural tachtigjarigen)


lopende zaken

regering van lopende zaken

(Belgium, politics) day-to-day running of a country


meerderheidspartij

meerderheidspartij f (plural meerderheidspartijen)

Compound of meerderheid (“majority”) + -s- + partij (“(political) party”).

compound

a political party belonging to the political majority, usually but not always meaning that they are in office


leergeld

Compound of leren (“to learn”) + geld (“money, payment”).

the metaphorical price for some life lesson, wisdom or information


staatloosheid

Compound of staatloos (“stateless, apatride”) + -heid (“-ness”).

statelessness, lacking official nationality or citizenship


altaarknaap

Compound of altaar (“altar”) + knaap (“knave, assistant”).

(Roman Catholicism, rare) altar boy, male acolyte


debetkaart

Compound of debet (“debit, debt”) + kaart (“card”).

Coordinate term: kredietkaart


foltertuig

Compound of folteren (“to torture”) + tuig (“devise”).


zoetekauw

nl-noun

zoetekauw m (plural zoetekauwen, diminutive zoetekauwtje n)

zoetekauwen (plural)
zoetekauwtje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of zoet (“sweet”) + -e- + kauwen (“to chew, eat”).

compound

a sweet tooth, person with a liking for sweet foods


voorie

Na wat verbale plichtplegingen over en weer besluit voorie inhoudelijker te worden.

2020 August 25, Gerold Rozenblad, “Tafra drai [The table has turned]”, in De Ware Tijd, retrieved 2021-07-14:

After some verbal pleasantries back and forth, the chairman decides to get more specific.

(Suriname, informal, endearing) chairperson


renbaan

nl-noun

renbaan f (plural renbanen, diminutive renbaantje n)

renbanen (plural)
renbaantje (diminutive neuter)

From Middle Dutch renbane. Equivalent to rennen (“to run, race”) + baan (“track, road”).


meerderheidskabinet

nl-noun

meerderheidskabinet n (plural meerderheidskabinetten)

Compound of meerderheid (“majority”) + -s- + kabinet (“cabinet”).

compound

a cabinet that commands a parliamentary majority


plantenextract

nl-noun

plantenextract n (plural plantenextracten)

plant extract, decoction made from plants


aftreksel

aftreksel n (plural aftreksels, diminutive aftrekseltje n)

aftreksels (plural)
aftrekseltje (diminutive neuter)

Lang geloofde men in de heilzame kracht van de aftreksels van deze plant, maar je krijgt er alleen maar jicht en nierstenen van.

For a long time people believed in the salutary properties of the extracts of this plant, but they actually only give you gout and kidney stones.

De nieuwe toneelstukken uit deze scene zijn niets dan slappe aftreksels van de werken van de grote meester zelve.

The new theatrical plays from this scene are nothing but flabby imitations of the works of the great master himself.

(obsolete) distraction, temptation (something distracting or tempting)


geseling

From Middle Dutch geselinge. Equivalent to geselen (“to flog, scourge”) + -ing (“-ing”).


slavenstaat

Compound of slaaf (“slave”) + -en- + staat (“state”).

compound

(chiefly historical) a slave state, where slavery is or was legal, especially in the US


effectenbeurs

nl-noun

effectenbeurs f (plural effectenbeurzen, diminutive effectenbeursje n)

effectenbeurzen (plural)
effectenbeursje (diminutive neuter)

→ Indonesian: bursa èfèk

Compound of effect (“stock, security”) + -en- + beurs (“exchange, market”).


schoppenboer

nl-noun

schoppenboer m (plural schoppenboeren, diminutive schoppenboertje n)

schoppenboeren (plural)
schoppenboertje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of schoppen (“spades (card)”) + boer (“jack”).


debetkolom

Compound of debet (“debit”) + kolom (“column”).

the debit column or (left) side in double-entry bookkeeping, for dues to the holder


proefrit

nl-noun

proefrit m (plural proefritten, diminutive proefritje n)

proefritten (plural)
proefritje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of proef (“test”) + rit (“ride, drive”).

a test ride or test drive, in particular for a vehicle


ruitenboer

Compound of ruiten (“diamonds (card)”) + boer (“jack”).


patroonfeest

nl-noun

patroonfeest n (plural patroonfeesten, diminutive patroonfeestje n)

patroonfeesten (plural)
patroonfeestje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of patroon (“patron”) + feest (“feast, celebration”).

compound

a patron feast, the annual liturgical feast celebrating a patron saint


virusinfectie

Compound of virus (“virus”) + infectie (“infection”).


hartenboer

nl-noun

hartenboer m (plural hartenboeren, diminutive hartenboertje n)

hartenboeren (plural)
hartenboertje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of harten (“hearts (suit)”) + boer (“rustic, jack”).


droomwereld

nl-noun

droomwereld f (plural droomwerelden, diminutive droomwereldje n)

droomwerelden (plural)
droomwereldje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of droom (“dream”) + wereld (“world”).

In mijn droomwereld vlieg ik door de lucht als een vogel.

In my dreamworld, I fly through the air like a bird.

Ze creëerde haar eigen droomwereld waarin alles mogelijk was.

She created her own dreamworld where everything was possible.

a dreamworld, imaginary world, such as experienced while dreaming

Hij verlangt naar een betere wereld, een soort droomwereld waar iedereen gelukkig is.

He longs for a better world, a kind of utopia where everyone is happy.

Voor sommigen lijkt een wereld zonder conflicten een onbereikbare droomwereld te zijn.

For some, a world without conflicts seems like an unattainable utopia.


Bruynzeelwoning

Bruynzeelwoning f (plural Bruynzeelwoningen, diminutive Bruynzeelwoninkje n)

Bruynzeelwoningen (plural)
Bruynzeelwoninkje (diminutive neuter)

Literally, “Bruynzeel house”; a compound of Bruynzeel (a trademark) + woning (“house, dwelling”).

compound

Momenteel heeft men op de meeste projecten een woning van de Bruynzeel maatschappij, waarover wij reeds bij de aankondiging schreven. Dit elegante woninkje, met drie slaapkamers[,] maakt thans een grote opgang onder de naam van Bruynzeelwoning.

1955 August 19, “De volkshuisvesting bouwt self-help en seriebouw op grote schaal [Public housing builds self-help and serial construction on a large scale]”, in De Surinamer, page 2:

Currently, most projects have a house from the Bruynzeel company, which we already wrote about when they were announced. This elegant little three-bedroom house is now making great headway under the name of Bruynzeel house.

Het was een warme zondagochtend in de grote droge tijd. De zon hing nog laag maar had al zoveel kracht dat het hoorbaar warm was. Buiten op het erf waren vanuit het raam de ontastbare hittetrillingen op het plaatijzeren dak van Buurvrouw d'r Bruynzeelwoning te zien.

1993, Ellen Ombre, “Kinder Hinder”, in Michiel van Kempen, editor, Sirito. 50 Surinaamse vertellingen [Sirito. 50 Surinamese short stories], Paramaribo: Kennedy Stichting, page 200:

It was a warm Sunday morning during the long dry season. The sun was still hanging low but already had so much power that it was audibly hot. Outside in the yard, the intangible heat vibrations on the sheet-iron roof of our neighbour's Bruynzeel house could be seen from the window.

Druiventak is zelf opgegroeid in een Bruynzeelwoning die in 1959 is gebouwd, en nog steeds in goede staat verkeert.

2020 November 12, Moriah Leysner, “Bruynzeel in Suriname – Vergane Houten Glorie [Bruynzeel in Suriname - Faded Timber Glory]”, in Parbode, retrieved 2021-07-15:

Mr Druiventak himself grew up in a Bruynzeel house built in 1959, which is still in good condition.

(Suriname) collective name for several models of prefabricated single-storey wooden houses, built on storey-high concrete stilts to protect against pests and to enable passive cooling, which were manufactured and popularised by the Bruynzeel timber company between 1950 and 1990


zwemwater

nl-noun

zwemwater n (plural zwemwaterren, diminutive zwemwatertje n)

zwemwaterren (plural)
zwemwatertje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of zwemmen (“to swim”) + water (“water”).

a (body of) water that is fit to swim in safely


wijnmakerij

wijnmakerij f (plural wijnmakerijen, diminutive wijnmakerijtje n)

wijnmakerijen (plural)
wijnmakerijtje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of wijn (“wine”) + makerij (“making place, production site”).

compound

a winery, where wine is physically made from grapes by fermentation, assembling, aging etc.


soeppot

nl-noun

soeppot m (plural soeppotten, diminutive soeppotje n)

soeppotten (plural)
soeppotje (diminutive neuter)

(chiefly Belgium) a kitchen pot type to make soup in


wandelpas

wandelpas n (plural wandelpassen, diminutive wandelpasje n)

wandelpassen (plural)
wandelpasje (diminutive neuter)

From wandelen (“to stroll, walk”) + pas (“pace”).


nachtburgemeester

nl-noun

nachtburgemeester m (plural nachtburgemeesters)

Compound of nacht (“night(life)”) + burgemeester (“burgomaster, mayor”).

compound

a citizen, formally appointed by municipal authorities to preside over the city's nightlife, without actual jurisdiction


danspas

nl-noun

danspas m (plural danspassen, diminutive danspasje n)

danspassen (plural)
danspasje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of dans (“dance”) + pas (“pace, step”).


werfleider

Compound of werf (“construction site”) + leider (“leader, supervisor”).

compound

(Belgium) a superintendent at a construction site, highest representative of a construction contractor at a site


suikerbaron

nl-noun

suikerbaron m (plural suikerbaronnen or suikerbarons)

suikerbaronnen (plural)
suikerbarons (plural)

Compound of suiker (“sugar”) + baron (“baron”).

a magnate who made his fortune in the (colonial) sugar industry


vredesduif

vredesduif f (plural vredesduiven, diminutive vredesduifje n)

vredesduiven (plural)
vredesduifje (diminutive neuter)

From vrede (“peace”) + -s- (“duif”) + dove.


renbode

From rennen (“to run, rush”) + bode (“messenger”).

compound

an express messenger, sent to speedily deliver an urgent tiding, notably on foot


schadeclaim

Compound of schade (“damage(s)”) + claim (“claim, demand”).


drempelwaarde

nl-noun

drempelwaarde f (plural drempelwaarden or drempelwaardes)

drempelwaarden (plural)
drempelwaardes (plural)

Compound of drempel (“threshold”) + waarde (“value”).

compound

Deze sensor is zo ingesteld dat hij reageert zodra de drempelwaarde van temperatuur wordt overschreden.

This sensor is set to react as soon as the threshold value of temperature is exceeded.

De belastingverlaging treedt in werking zodra de inkomens boven een bepaalde drempelwaarde uitkomen.

The tax reduction takes effect once incomes exceed a certain threshold value.

Voor de beoordeling van de resultaten is een drempelwaarde vastgesteld die moet worden bereikt voordat het project als succesvol wordt beschouwd.

A threshold value has been established for evaluating the results that must be reached before the project is considered successful.


dekgeld

Compound of dekken (“to mount and fertilize”) + geld (“money, payment”).

a fee for fertilizing a domesticated animal


vaccinweigeraar

nl-noun

vaccinweigeraar m (plural vaccinweigeraars)

Compound of vaccin (“vaccine”) + weigeraar (“who refuses”).

compound

a specific recommended vaccine (for fear of side effects)

vaccines in general, as a matter of (religious) principle


nevenwerking

Compound of neven- (“side-”) + werking (“working, effect”).

a side effect, secondary impact besides the intended primary effect


carrièrediplomaat

nl-noun

carrièrediplomaat m (plural carrièrediplomaten)

Compound of carrière (“career”) + diplomaat (“diplomat”).

compound

a professional career diplomat, employed indefinitely, as opposed to a strictly political nominee


stemplicht

Compound of stemmen (“to vote”) + plicht (“duty, obligation”).

a legal obligation to cast a vote, notably in an election


subregent

Compound of sub- (“sub-, junior”) + regent (“secondary school teacher”).

a junior member of Catholic school staff, who isn't qualified to teach but rather supervises pupils/students, out of class or during free study periods; mainly in boarding schools

(historical) a subordinate administrator at a theological faculty or school


tolmuur

Compound of tol (“toll”) + muur (“wall”).

(figurative) a major fiscal obstacle to trade consisting of heavy customs duties, generally on imports

(historical) a wall or other barrier that can only be passed after paying tolls or duties


trouwgetuige

/ˈtrɑu̯.ɣəˌtœy̯.ɣə/

From trouwen (“to wed, to marry”) + getuige (“witness”).


bangerd

nl-noun

bangerd m (plural bangerds, diminutive bangerdje n)

bangerds (plural)
bangerdje (diminutive neuter)


fietsband

fietsband m (plural fietsbanden, diminutive fietsbandje n)

fietsbanden (plural)
fietsbandje (diminutive neuter)


balkspiraalstelsel

balkspiraalstelsel n (plural balkspiraalstelsels)

A calque of barred spiral galaxy. Equivalent to balk + spiraalstelsel.

barred spiral galaxy
barred spiral galaxy


getuigenbank

getuigenbank f (plural getuigenbanken, diminutive getuigenbankje n)

getuigenbanken (plural)
getuigenbankje (diminutive neuter)

/ɣəˈtœy̯.ɣə(n)ˌbɑŋk/


bosmier

bosmier f (plural bosmieren, diminutive bosmiertje n)

bosmieren (plural)
bosmiertje (diminutive neuter)

From bos (“wood, forest”) + mier (“ant”).

a wood ant, mound-building ant species of the Formica rufa subgeneric group


petroleumbron

petroleumbron f (plural petroleumbronnen, diminutive petroleumbronnetje n)

petroleumbronnen (plural)
petroleumbronnetje (diminutive neuter)

From petroleum (“oil, petroleum”) + bron (“source, well”).


telewerker

From telewerk (“telecommuting”) + -er or tele- + werker.

(Belgium) a telecommuter, who works from home


tijdrijder

From tijdrijden (“time trial”) + -er (“-er”).


graafwesp

nl-noun

graafwesp f (plural graafwespen, diminutive graafwespje n)

graafwespen (plural)
graafwespje (diminutive neuter)

a digger wasp, solitary, predatory wasp of the families Sphecidae or Crabronidae, that digs its nest in the soil


folterpaal

Compound of folteren (“to torture”) + paal (“pole, post”).


keermuur

nl-noun

keermuur m (plural keermuren, diminutive keermuurtje n)

keermuren (plural)
keermuurtje (diminutive neuter)

From keren (“to turn (away)”) + muur (“wall”).

compound

a wall built to avert water from a stretch of land, such as a quay wall


prikklok

nl-noun

prikklok f (plural prikklokken, diminutive prikklokje n)

prikklokken (plural)
prikklokje (diminutive neuter)

→ Papiamentu: preklòk, prikklok

From prikken (“to perforate”) + klok (“clock”).


uitbuiter

nl-noun

uitbuiter m (plural uitbuiters, diminutive uitbuitertje n)

uitbuiters (plural)
uitbuitertje (diminutive neuter)


nettobetaler

From netto (“net”) + betaler (“payer, contributor”).

compound

Dit land is de grootste nettobetaler aan de Europese Unie.

This country is the largest net-contributor to the European Union.

Ondanks hun welvaart zijn ze geen nettobetaler aan het systeem.

Despite their wealth, they are not a net-contributor to the system.

Als nettobetaler draagt het land meer bij dan het terugkrijgt.

As a net-contributor, the country contributes more than it gets back.

(financial) net-contributor (one who pays more than receiving back) (especially used of countries, commonly used in populist discourse)


logeergast

nl-noun

logeergast m (plural logeergasten, diminutive logeergastje n)

logeergasten (plural)
logeergastje (diminutive neuter)

From logeren (“to lodge”) + gast (“guest”).


ukkepuk

ukkepuk m (plural ukkepukken, diminutive ukkepukje n)

ukkepukken (plural)
ukkepukje (diminutive neuter)


handvol

handvol f or n (plural handvollen, diminutive handvolletje n)

handvollen (plural)
handvolletje (diminutive neuter)

From Middle Dutch hantvolle. Equivalent to hand (“handvol”) + vol (“full”).


wijnzak

wijnzak m (plural wijnzakken, diminutive wijnzakje n)

wijnzakken (plural)
wijnzakje (diminutive neuter)


handarbeider

handarbeiders (plural)
handenarbeider (alternative uncommon)

From hand (“hand”) + arbeider (“labourer”).


groothandelaar

groothandelaar m (plural groothandelaren or groothandelaars, diminutive groothandelaartje n)

groothandelaren (plural)
groothandelaars (plural)
groothandelaartje (diminutive neuter)

desc

→ Indonesian: pedagang besar (literally “large merchant”) (calque)

From groot (“great, large”) + handelaar (“merchant, trader”).


lusthof

nl-noun

lusthof m (plural lusthoven, diminutive lusthofje n)

lusthoven (plural)
lusthofje (diminutive neuter)

From lust (“lust”) + hof (“court(yard), garden”).

compound

a pleasure garden, for enjoyment rather then horticulture


zwaardlelie

nl-noun

zwaardlelie f (plural zwaardlelies or zwaardleliën)

zwaardlelies (plural)
zwaardleliën (plural)

a gladiolus, sword lily, flowering plant of genus Gladiolus


praktijkexamen

praktijkexamen n (plural praktijkexamens)

From praktijk (“practice, action”) + examen (“exam”).

compound

an exam consisting in practical tests, or only that part if there is also a theoretical test


schoolvriend

nl-noun

schoolvriend m (plural schoolvrienden, diminutive schoolvriendje n, feminine schoolvriendin)

schoolvrienden (plural)
schoolvriendje (diminutive neuter)
schoolvriendin (feminine)

Compound of school (“school(time)”) + vriend (“friend”).


stekelbaars

nl-noun

stekelbaars m (plural stekelbaarzen, diminutive stekelbaarsje n)

stekelbaarzen (plural)
stekelbaarsje (diminutive neuter)

From stekel (“spine, stickel”) + baars (“bass, perch”).

compound

a stickleback, fish of the family Gasterosteidae


paasexamen

From Pasen (“Easter(tide)”) + examen (“exam”).

(Belgium, chiefly plural) an exam around the Easter holiday, on the material covered in the second (school) term


schoolvriendin

nl-noun

schoolvriendin f (plural schoolvriendinnen, diminutive schoolvriendinnetje n, masculine schoolvriend)

schoolvriendinnen (plural)
schoolvriendinnetje (diminutive neuter)
schoolvriend (masculine)

Compound of school (“school”) + vriendin (“female friend”).


inschattingsfout

nl-noun

inschattingsfout f (plural inschattingsfouten, diminutive inschattingsfoutje n)

inschattingsfouten (plural)
inschattingsfoutje (diminutive neuter)


inschattingsfoutje

nl-noun-dim

inschattingsfoutje n (plural inschattingsfoutjes)


oorlogsvluchteling

nl-noun

oorlogsvluchteling m (plural oorlogsvluchtelingen, diminutive oorlogsvluchtelingetje n)

oorlogsvluchtelingen (plural)
oorlogsvluchtelingetje (diminutive neuter)

From oorlog (“war”) + -s- + vluchteling (“refugee”).

compound

a war refugee, who flees the horror/threat of war


zilverrug

From zilver (“silver”) + rug (“back(side)”), calque of English silverback.


gastenlijst

nl-noun

gastenlijst f (plural gastenlijsten, diminutive gastenlijstje n)

gastenlijsten (plural)
gastenlijstje (diminutive neuter)

From gast (“guest”) + en + lijst (“list”).


verdedigingsoorlog

verdedigingsoorlog m (plural verdedigingsoorlogen, diminutive verdedigingsoorlogje n)

verdedigingsoorlogen (plural)
verdedigingsoorlogje (diminutive neuter)

From verdediging (“defense”) + -s- + oorlog (“war”).


klimaatvluchteling

nl-noun

klimaatvluchteling m (plural klimaatvluchtelingen)

From klimaat (“climate”) + vluchteling (“refugee”).

compound

climate refugee (refugee fleeing from a zone affected by climate change)


zilverfolie

nl-noun

zilverfolie f or n (plural zilverfolies, diminutive zilverfolietje n)

zilverfolies (plural)
zilverfolietje (diminutive neuter)

From zilver (“silver”) + folie (“foil”).


klimaatwetenschap

klimaatwetenschap f (plural klimaatwetenschappen)


strijkkwartet

strijkkwartet n (plural strijkkwartetten)

Compound of strijken (“to play string(s)”) + kwartet (“quartet”).


stadsmens

nl-noun

stadsmens m (plural stadsmensen, diminutive stadsmensje n)

stadsmensen (plural)
stadsmensje (diminutive neuter)

From stad (“city”) + -s- + mens (“(hu)man, person”).

compound

a city dweller, especially one with a fondness for city life


kwintet

kwintetten (plural)
quintet (alternative obsolete)
quintetto (alternative obsolete)

a quintet, a group of five; in particular a music ensemble with five performers

a quintet, a music piece written for five performers


zeeziekte

nl-noun

zeeziekte f (plural zeeziekten or zeeziektes)

(rare) any illness that often occurs at sea


kindskind

kindskind n (plural kindskinderen, diminutive kindskindje n)

kindskinderen (plural)
kindskindje (diminutive neuter)

Negerhollands: kindkind

From Middle Dutch kintskint. Equivalent to kind (“child”) + -s- (“child”) + kind.


staatsobligatie

staatsobligatie f (plural staatsobligaties)

From staat (“state”) + -s- + obligatie (“bond”).

compound

a government bond, emitted by a state to finance its debt


kuststaat

nl-noun

kuststaat m (plural kuststaten, diminutive kuststaatje n)

kuststaten (plural)
kuststaatje (diminutive neuter)


rothumeur

From rot- (“rotten, terrible”) + humeur (“mood”).


godenvergadering

nl-noun

godenvergadering f (plural godenvergaderingen)

assembly of the gods; pantheon, especially when assembled for a meeting


vaderfiguur

vaderfiguur m (plural vaderfiguren, diminutive vaderfiguurtje n)

vaderfiguren (plural)
vaderfiguurtje (diminutive neuter)

From vader (“father”) + figuur (“figure”).


nieuwe atheïst

nieuwe atheïst m (plural nieuwe atheïsten)


schouwing

From Middle Dutch schouwinge. Equivalent to schouwen (“to watch, inspect”) + -ing (“-ing”). Compare English showing, German Schauung.


wetsdienaar

nl-noun

wetsdienaar m (plural wetsdienaren, diminutive wetsdienaartje n)

wetsdienaren (plural)
wetsdienaartje (diminutive neuter)

From wet (“law, authority”) + -s- + dienaar (“servant”).

compound

a policeman, seldom a law enforcer of a different kind


krijgswet

martial law, an exceptional legal condition (as) in war


livreiknecht

nl-noun

livreiknecht m (plural livreiknechten, diminutive livreiknechtje n)

livreiknechten (plural)
livreiknechtje (diminutive neuter)

From livrei (“livery”) + knecht (“servant”).


zijderups

zijderups f (plural zijderupsen, diminutive zijderupsje n)

zijderupsen (plural)
zijderupsje (diminutive neuter)

From zijde (“silk”) + rups (“caterpillar”).


tuinhibiscus

tuinhibiscus m (plural tuinhibiscussen, diminutive tuinhibiscusje n)

tuinhibiscussen (plural)
tuinhibiscusje (diminutive neuter)

From tuin (“garden”) + hibiscus (“hibiscus”).

Hibiscus syriacus
Hibiscus syriacus#Translingual

Hibiscus syriacus, the most common species of the genus Hibiscus, hardy enough to plant in gardens rather than pots


lusttuin

lusttuin m (plural lusttuinen, diminutive lusttuintje n)

lusttuinen (plural)
lusttuintje (diminutive neuter)

From lust (“lust, pleasure”) + tuin (“garden”).

compound

a pleasure garden, for enjoyment rather than horticulture


kasteelroman

nl-noun

kasteelroman m (plural kasteelromans, diminutive kasteelromannetje n)

kasteelromans (plural)
kasteelromannetje (diminutive neuter)

From kasteel (“castle”) + roman (“novel”).


kasteelheer

kasteelheer m (plural kasteelheren, diminutive kasteelheertje n)

kasteelheren (plural)
kasteelheertje (diminutive neuter)

From kasteel (“castle”) + heer (“lord”).

(chiefly historical) the lord, master, owner of a castle


G-sleutel

From G (“G, sol”) + sleutel (“key, clef”).


hemelsleutel

hemelsleutel m (plural hemelsleutels, diminutive hemelsleuteltje n)

hemelsleutels (plural)
hemelsleuteltje (diminutive neuter)

From hemel (“heaven, paradise”) + sleutel (“key”).

compound

(literally, chiefly Christianity) the key to heaven

Hylotelephium telephium
Hylotelephium telephium#Translingual

harping Johnny (Hylotelephium telephium syn. Sedum telephium), a stonecrop

gulden sleutelbloem
gulden sleutelbloem#Dutch

synonym of gulden sleutelbloem (“cowslip, Primula veris”)


vlagofficier

From vlag (“flag”) + officier (“(commissioned) officer”).

a flag officer, naval equivalent of a general officer


piratenvlag

nl-noun

piratenvlag f (plural piratenvlaggen, diminutive piratenvlaggetje n)

piratenvlaggen (plural)
piratenvlaggetje (diminutive neuter)

From piraat (“pirate”) + -en- + vlag (“flag”).

compound

skull and crossbones
skull and crossbones

a pirate flag, typically black featuring white skull and crossbones


bouwverlof

From bouw (“construction”) + verlof (“holiday”).

(Belgium) a holiday period of several summer weeks, when most construction firms, their suppliers and other related firms close


vakantiekamp

nl-noun

vakantiekamp n (plural vakantiekampen, diminutive vakantiekampje n)

vakantiekampen (plural)
vakantiekampje (diminutive neuter)

From vakantie (“vacation, holiday”) + kamp (“camp”).


spokenjacht

From spook (“ghost, spectre”) + -en- + jacht (“hunt, chase”).


bordeelhouder

From bordeel (“brothel”) + houder (“keeper, host”).


karwats

nl-noun

karwats f (plural karwatsen, diminutive karwatsje n)

karwatsen (plural)
karwatsje (diminutive neuter)
karbats (alternative archaic)

desc

→ Papiamentu: karbachi, karbaatsji, karbaatsje (from the diminutive)

From older karbats, borrowed from German Karbatsche, from a Slavic language, from Ottoman Turkish قرباچ (kırbaç). Cognate with French cravache.

der

<i class="Latn mention" lang="tr">kırbaç</i>

a single-piece, leather whip, mostly used as riding crop


slachtvee

From slachten (“to slaughter”) + vee (“cattle”).

compound

slaughter cattle, raised for the meat rather then produce


rekenkamer

From Middle Dutch rekencamere. Equivalent to rekenen (“to (ac)count”) + kamer (“chamber”).

an official audit office, to control public accounts


jeugdgevangenis

nl-noun

jeugdgevangenis f (plural jeugdgevangenissen)

From jeugd (“youth”) + gevangenis (“jail, prison”).

compound

a youth prison, special penitentiary for juvenile delinquents, typically with a mild regime focussed on (re)education


verbeteringsgesticht

nl-noun

verbeteringsgesticht n (plural verbeteringsgestichten)

From verbetering (“correction”) + -s- + gesticht (“institute”).

compound

a reformatory, penitentiary for juvenile delinquents, typically with a borstal-like regime as a deterrent


tijgerbalsem

From tijger (“tiger”) + balsem (“balm”).


meesterknecht

nl-noun

meesterknecht m (plural meesterknechten, diminutive meesterknechtje n)

meesterknechten (plural)
meesterknechtje (diminutive neuter)

Negerhollands: meesterknecht, meesterknegt

From meester (“master, boss”) + knecht (“servant, employee”).

compound

a foreman, senior employee who leads a team


badkachel

nl-noun

badkachel f (plural badkachels, diminutive badkacheltje n)

badkachels (plural)
badkacheltje (diminutive neuter)

From bad (“bath”) + kachel (“stove, heater”).


dakrand

dakrand m (plural dakranden, diminutive dakrandje n)

dakranden (plural)
dakrandje (diminutive neuter)

(architecture) eaves (underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building)


koudvuur

Afrikaans: kouevuur

→ Papiamentu: koudvier (dated)

From koud (“cold”) + vuur (“fire”).
* (gangrene): From the feeling that gangrene produces, that burns like fire while feeling cold.


chocoladepasta

chocoladepasta m or n (plural chocoladepasta's, diminutive chocoladepastaatje n)

chocoladepasta's (plural)
chocoladepastaatje (diminutive neuter)

From chocolade (“chocolate”) + pasta (“paste”).


synchroonduiken

From synchroon (“synchronous”) + duiken (“to dive, diving”).

synchronous diving, an aquatic sports discipline


zaaddonor

From zaad (“seed, sperm”) + donor (“donor”).


kijkdag

nl-noun

kijkdag m (plural kijkdagen, diminutive kijkdagje n)

kijkdagen (plural)
kijkdagje (diminutive neuter)

From kijken (“to look, view”) + dag (“day”).

a day when a good for sale (notably real estate) is accessible to be viewed, inspected by potential buyers


wurgtouw

wurgtouw n (plural wurgtouwen, diminutive wurgtouwtje n)

wurgtouwen (plural)
wurgtouwtje (diminutive neuter)

From wurgen (“to strangle”) + touw (“rope”).


vliegende vleugel

vliegende vleugel m (plural vliegende vleugels)

Probably a calque of English flying wing.


witvis

witvis m (plural witvissen, diminutive witvisje n)

witvissen (plural)
witvisje (diminutive neuter)

an informal term for light-coloured fish of the Gadiformes and Cypriniformes


schorpioenvis

schorpioenvis m (plural schorpioenvissen, diminutive schorpioenvisje n)

schorpioenvissen (plural)
schorpioenvisje (diminutive neuter)

From schorpioen (“scorpion”) + vis (“fish”).

a scorpionfish, fish of the family Scorpaenidae


rivierbocht

rivierbocht f (plural rivierbochten, diminutive rivierbochtje n)

rivierbochten (plural)
rivierbochtje (diminutive neuter)


snijbloem

snijbloem f (plural snijbloemen, diminutive snijbloempje n or snijbloemetje n)

snijbloemen (plural)
snijbloempje (diminutive neuter)
snijbloemetje (diminutive neuter)

From snijden (“to cut (off)”) + bloem (“bloom, flower”).


contractrecht

From contract (“contract”) + recht (“law”).


batterijzuur

From batterij (“battery”) + zuur (“acid”).


kostuumfilm

From kostuum (“costume”) + film (“film, movie”).

a costume drama, filmed with period costumes


verbrekingshof

nl-noun

verbrekingshof n (plural verbrekingshoven)

From verbreking (“cassation, squashing”) + -s- + hof (“court”).

compound

(Belgium) a superior court, to hear purely procedure-based appeals for annulment of rulings from lower tribunals, to which level the case is referred back if the squashing is granted


zeilplank

nl-noun

zeilplank f (plural zeilplanken, diminutive zeilplankje n)

zeilplanken (plural)
zeilplankje (diminutive neuter)

From zeilen (“to sail”) + plank (“plank, board”).

compound

a sailboard, surfboard with a small sail on a flexible mast


schoonspringen

desc

→ Indonesian: loncat indah, lompat indah (calque)

From schoon (“beautiful, artful”) + springen (“to spring, jump”).

compound

the aquatic sport of platform/springboard diving


perenwijn

nl-noun

perenwijn m (plural perenwijnen, diminutive perenwijntje n)

perenwijnen (plural)
perenwijntje (diminutive neuter)

From peer (“pear”) + -en- + wijn (“wine”).

De lokale boerderij produceert heerlijke perenwijn van hun eigen peren.

The local farm produces delicious pear wine from their own pears.

Tijdens het bezoek aan de wijngaard proefden we verschillende soorten perenwijnen.

During the visit to the vineyard, we tasted different types of pear wines.

Deze perenwijn heeft een heerlijke, fruitige smaak.

This pear wine has a delightful, fruity taste.


cocktailsaus

cocktailsaus f (plural cocktailsauzen, diminutive cocktailsausje n)

cocktailsauzen (plural)
cocktailsausje (diminutive neuter)

From cocktail (“cocktail”) + saus (“sauce”).


zwemleraar

From zwemmen (“to swim”) + leraar (“teacher, instructor”).


schansspringen

From schans (“ramp”) + springen (“to spring, jump”).


rotjoch

(Netherlands, derogatory) a brat, little pest, unpleasant kid


zandvlo

nl-noun

zandvlo f (plural zandvlooien, diminutive zandvlooitje n)

zandvlooien (plural)
zandvlooitje (diminutive neuter)

Tunga penetrans
Tunga penetrans#Translingual


watervlo

watervlo f (plural watervlooien, diminutive watervlootje n or watervlooitje n)

watervlooien (plural)
watervlootje (diminutive neuter)
watervlooitje (diminutive neuter)

a waterflea, crustacean of the order Diplostraca


trekmier

From trekken (“to migrate, trek”) + mier (“ant”).

compound

an army ant (ant of a nomadic species, from varies subfamilies)


torenkraai

nl-noun

torenkraai f (plural torenkraaien, diminutive torenkraaitje n)

torenkraaien (plural)
torenkraaitje (diminutive neuter)

From toren (“tower”) + kraai (“crow, daw”).


haagschaar

haagschaar f (plural haagscharen, diminutive haagschaartje n)

haagscharen (plural)
haagschaartje (diminutive neuter)

From haag (“hedge”) + schaar (“scissors, shears”).


stormvogel

nl-noun

stormvogel m (plural stormvogels, diminutive stormvogeltje n)

stormvogels (plural)
stormvogeltje (diminutive neuter)

any seabird of the family Procellariidae


evenwichtsbalk

evenwichtsbalk m (plural evenwichtsbalken, diminutive evenwichtsbalkje n)

evenwichtsbalken (plural)
evenwichtsbalkje (diminutive neuter)

From evenwicht (“equilibrium, balance”) + -s- + balk (“beam”).


tandvijl

nl-noun

tandvijl f (plural tandvijlen, diminutive tandvijltje n)

tandvijlen (plural)
tandvijltje (diminutive neuter)


roofnest

roofnest n (plural roofnesten, diminutive roofnestje n)

roofnesten (plural)
roofnestje (diminutive neuter)


apostolisch vicaris

apostolisch vicaris m (plural apostolisch vicarissen, diminutive apostolisch vicarisje n)

apostolisch vicarissen (plural)
apostolisch vicarisje (diminutive neuter)

a vicar apostolic, Catholic missionary prelate


dirigeerstok

dirigeerstok m (plural dirigeerstokken, diminutive dirigeerstokje n)

dirigeerstokken (plural)
dirigeerstokje (diminutive neuter)

From dirigeren (“to direct (music)”) + stok (“stick, baton”).


trommelstok

nl-noun

trommelstok m (plural trommelstokken, diminutive trommelstokje n)

trommelstokken (plural)
trommelstokje (diminutive neuter)

From trommel (“(musical) drum”) + stok (“stick”).


neusvleugel

nl-noun

neusvleugel m (plural neusvleugels, diminutive neusvleugeltje n)

neusvleugels (plural)
neusvleugeltje (diminutive neuter)

/ˈnøːsˌfløː.ɣəl/


kippenvleugel

kippenvleugel m (plural kippenvleugels, diminutive kippenvleugeltje n)

kippenvleugels (plural)
kippenvleugeltje (diminutive neuter)

From kip (“chicken”) + -en- (“wing”) + vleugel.


haakneus

nl-noun

haakneus m (plural haakneuzen, diminutive haakneusje n)

haakneuzen (plural)
haakneusje (diminutive neuter)


blaasmuziek

From blazen (“to blow, play wind instrument”) + muziek (“music”).

compound

music played by or written for wind instruments


blauwmees

nl-noun

blauwmees f (plural blauwmezen, diminutive blauwmeesje n)

blauwmezen (plural)
blauwmeesje (diminutive neuter)

From blauw (“blue”) + mees (“tit (bird)”).

Cyanistes caeruleus
Cyanistes caeruleus#Translingual

(obsolete) a bluetit, Cyanistes caeruleus


wipneus

wipneus m (plural wipneuzen, diminutive wipneusje n)

wipneuzen (plural)
wipneusje (diminutive neuter)

From wippen (“to hop, jump up”) + neus (“nose”).


kabinetschef

From kabinet (“cabinet, personal staff”) + -s- + chef (“chief”).

(Belgium) a chief of staff at the head of a high official's personal appointees


valhelm

nl-noun

valhelm m (plural valhelmen, diminutive valhelmpje n)

valhelmen (plural)
valhelmpje (diminutive neuter)

a crash helmet, headwear to protect the head in case of a bad fall, as worn by motorcyclists and parachutists


wisselslag

Compound of wisselen (“to switch, exchange”) + slag (“stroke”).

compound

(swimming) the medley, a swimming event combining four strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle


blindganger

Compound of blind (“blind”) + ganger (“one who goes”).


ibahesj

From Tarifit ibeɛɛac, plural of abeɛɛuc (“insect”).

Waarom hij het niet bij een winkel probeert in plaats van bij de 'ibahesj' (politie), schrijven de agenten terug in straattaal.

2016 October 24, “Jongen vraagt per ongeluk politie om hasj [Boy accidentally asks police for hashish]”, in Algemeen Dagblad, retrieved 2021-08-01:

Why doesn't he try at a shop instead of the police, the officers write back in street slang.

Oh nee, daar is de ibahesj weer

2016, Killer Kamal, “Ik Vergeet Dit Niet”:

„Ik word al staande gehouden als ik over de Hillelaan ríj”, zegt een jongeman die zijn auto parkeert aan het Afrikaanderplein. „Stel dat we de Hillelaan blokkeren en dan ernaast gaan staan barbecueën?” „Omdat we het niet eens zijn met de overheid”, ginnegapt zijn bijrijder. „En dat de ibahesj [politie] toekijkt en niet ingrijpt.” „Zou leuk zijn om eens mee maken.”

2022 August 4, Sheila Kamerman, “Zen en happy in de achterbuurt [Zen and happy in the ghetto]”, in NRC Handelsblad, retrieved 2023-01-11:

"Right now, even driving down Hillelaan street will get me stopped [by the police]," says a young man parking his car at Afrikaanderplein. "'Imagine what would happen if we block Hillelaan street and start barbecuing next to it?" "Because we disagree with the government," chuckles his passenger. "And that the police would stand by and not intervene." "Would be fun to experience for once."


recordhouder

nl-noun

recordhouder m (plural recordhouders, diminutive recordhoudertje n)

recordhouders (plural)
recordhoudertje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of record (“record”) + houder (“holder”).

a record-holder, who holds the best achievement


tjappen

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.


monsterproces

nl-noun

monsterproces n (plural monsterprocessen)

From monster (“monster”) + proces (“trial”).

a monster trial, court case of gargantuan dimensions


verzekeringsagent

verzekeringsagent m (plural verzekeringsagenten)

From verzekering (“insurance”) + -s- + agent (“agent, broker”).


aasworm

nl-noun

aasworm m (plural aaswormen, diminutive aaswormpje n)

aaswormen (plural)
aaswormpje (diminutive neuter)


gilamonster

From Gila (“Gila”) + monster (“monster”).

a Gila monster, the venomous lizard Heloderma suspectum


hazelworm

hazelworm m (plural hazelwormen, diminutive hazelwormpje n)

hazelwormen (plural)
hazelwormpje (diminutive neuter)

Anguis fragilis
Anguis fragilis#Translingual

(particularly) blindworm (Anguis fragilis)


gilahagedis

gilahagedis f (plural gilahagedissen, diminutive gilahagedisje n)

gilahagedissen (plural)
gilahagedisje (diminutive neuter)

(rare) a Gila monster, the venomous lizard Heloderma suspectum


jaartal

jaartal n (plural jaartallen, diminutive jaartalletje n)

jaartallen (plural)
jaartalletje (diminutive neuter)

From jaar (“year”) + tal (“quantity, number”).

compound

Het jaartal 1776 is belangrijk in de Amerikaanse geschiedenis.

The year number 1776 is significant in American history.

Controleer het jaartal op de fles wijn.

Check the year number on the bottle of wine.

Het jaartal op de munt is bijna versleten.

The year number on the coin is almost worn off.

a number representing a year (according to an era), notably as (part of) a date


korenbloem

nl-noun

korenbloem f (plural korenbloemen, diminutive korenbloempje n or korenbloemetje n)

korenbloemen (plural)
korenbloempje (diminutive neuter)
korenbloemetje (diminutive neuter)

Centaurea cyanus
Centaurea cyanus#Translingual


adelaarsnest

From adelaar (“eagle”) + -s- + nest (“nest”).


kwarteeuw

kwarteeuw f (plural kwarteeuwen, diminutive kwarteeuwtje n)

kwarteeuwen (plural)
kwarteeuwtje (diminutive neuter)

Univerbation of kwart (“quarter”) + eeuw (“century”).


hanebalk

nl-noun

hanebalk m (plural hanebalken, diminutive hanebalkje n)

hanebalken (plural)
hanebalkje (diminutive neuter)

From haan (“rooster”) + -e- + balk (“beam”).


raketsilo

raketsilo m (plural raketsilo's, diminutive raketsilootje n)

raketsilo's (plural)
raketsilootje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of raket (“rocket, missile”) + silo (“silo”).


beenprothese

nl-noun

beenprothese f (plural beenprothesen or beenprotheses)

beenprothesen (plural)
beenprotheses (plural)

From been (“leg”) + prothese (“prosthesis”).


beenveeg

From been (“leg”) + veeg (“sweep”), calque of English leg sweep.


feestkledij

From feest (“feast, party”) + kledij (“clothing”).


solsleutel

Compound of sol (“sol, G”) + sleutel (“key, clef”).

(music, chiefly Belgium) the G clef, musical key using sol as reference


handkoffer

nl-noun

handkoffer m (plural handkoffers, diminutive handkoffertje n)

handkoffers (plural)
handkoffertje (diminutive neuter)

From hand (“hand”) + koffer (“coffer, case”).

a portable suitcase for travelling, small enough to carry by hand


vruchtentaart

vruchtentaart f (plural vruchtentaarten, diminutive vruchtentaartje n)

vruchtentaarten (plural)
vruchtentaartje (diminutive neuter)

From vrucht (“fruit”) + -en + taart (“pie”).

a cobbler, type of pie with fruit as key ingredient


huurwagen

huurwagen m (plural huurwagens, diminutive huurwagentje n)

huurwagens (plural)
huurwagentje (diminutive neuter)

From huren (“to rent, lease”) + wagen (“car”).


bedrijfswagen

nl-noun

bedrijfswagen m (plural bedrijfswagens, diminutive bedrijfswagentje n)

bedrijfswagens (plural)
bedrijfswagentje (diminutive neuter)

From bedrijf (“company”) + -s- + wagen (“car”).


huilbui

nl-noun

huilbui f (plural huilbuien, diminutive huilbuitje n)

huilbuien (plural)
huilbuitje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of huilen (“to cry, weep”) + bui (“mood, fit”).


taalgebruik

Compound of taal (“language”) + gebruik (“use, usage”).


gymtoestel

nl-noun

gymtoestel n (plural gymtoestellen, diminutive gymtoestelletje n)

gymtoestellen (plural)
gymtoestelletje (diminutive neuter)

From gym (“gym”) + toestel (“device, apparatus”).

compound

a gym apparatus; also applies to home gym


schuchterheid

Compound of schuchter (“timid, shy”) + -heid (“-ness”).


kaapschip

nl-noun

kaapschip n (plural kaapschepen, diminutive kaapscheepje n)

kaapschepen (plural)
kaapscheepje (diminutive neuter)

From kapen (“to privateer, to hijack”) + schip (“ship”).


pikbroek

nl-noun

pikbroek f (plural pikbroeken, diminutive pikbroekje n)

pikbroeken (plural)
pikbroekje (diminutive neuter)
peckbroek (alternative obsolete)
pekbroek (alternative uncommon)

From pik (“pitch, tar”) + broek (“pants, breeches”).

compound

(rare) a pair of tarred breeches, as worn by sailors


speciaal trekkingsrecht

nl-noun

speciaal trekkingsrecht n (plural speciale trekkingsrechten)

special drawing right
special drawing right

a special drawing right, monetary unit of account maintained by the IMF, based on a basket of major currencies


handelsbeurs

handelsbeurs f (plural handelsbeurzen, diminutive handelsbeursje n)

handelsbeurzen (plural)
handelsbeursje (diminutive neuter)

From handel (“trade”) + -s- + beurs (“fair, exchange”).


builenbrand

Compound of buil (“boil”) + -en + brand (“fire”).

the fungus Ustilago maydis, which infects mais and teosinte

the disease corn smut causes by it, characterised by edible galls (tumors), which are known in Mexico as the delicacy huitlacoche


kasboek

nl-noun

kasboek n (plural kasboeken, diminutive kasboekje n)

kasboeken (plural)
kasboekje (diminutive neuter)

From kas (“cash (register)”) + boek (“book”).

a cashbook, to account for all cash transactions


boekenbeurs

boekenbeurs f (plural boekenbeurzen, diminutive boekenbeursje n)

boekenbeurzen (plural)
boekenbeursje (diminutive neuter)

From boek (“book”) + -en- + beurs (“fair”).


grensmuur

grensmuur m (plural grensmuren, diminutive grensmuurtje n)

grensmuren (plural)
grensmuurtje (diminutive neuter)

From grens (“border, frontier”) + muur (“wall”).


millioen

nl-noun

millioen n (plural millioenen, diminutive millioentje n)

millioenen (plural)
millioentje (diminutive neuter)


lesgeld

Compound of les (“lesson”) + geld (“money, payment”).


kwelduivel

nl-noun

kwelduivel m (plural kwelduivels, diminutive kwelduiveltje n)

kwelduivels (plural)
kwelduiveltje (diminutive neuter)

From kwellen (“to torment”) + duivel (“devil, evil spirit”).


tokkelinstrument

nl-noun

tokkelinstrument n (plural tokkelinstrumenten, diminutive tokkelinstrumentje n)

tokkelinstrumenten (plural)
tokkelinstrumentje (diminutive neuter)

From tokkelen (“to pluck”) + instrument (“(musical) instrument”).


tweederangsburger

nl-noun

tweederangsburger m (plural tweederangsburgers, diminutive tweederangsburgertje n)

tweederangsburgers (plural)
tweederangsburgertje (diminutive neuter)

From tweede rang (“second rank, second class”) + -s- + burger (“citizen”).

compound

second-class citizen
second-class citizen


rekenmunt

nl-noun

rekenmunt f (plural rekenmunten, diminutive rekenmuntje n)

rekenmunten (plural)
rekenmuntje (diminutive neuter)

From rekenen (“to (ac)count”) + munt (“currency”).

compound

a money of account (currency used as a means of accounting)


woonzorgcentrum

nl-noun

woonzorgcentrum n (plural woonzorgcentra)


folterwerktuig

folterwerktuig n (plural folterwerktuigen)

Compound of folteren (“to torture”) + werktuig (“instrument, tool”).


geselstraf

Compound of geselen (“to flog, scourge”) + straf (“punishment”).

a corporal punishment by scourging, flogging


buikgevoel

Compound of buik (“belly, gut”) + gevoel (“feeling”).

Ik had een sterk buikgevoel dat er iets mis was.

I had a strong gut feeling that something was wrong.


wildseizoen

Compound of wild (“game”) + seizoen (“season”).

the season when game is legally hunted and/or served


parkwachter

nl-noun

parkwachter m (plural parkwachters, diminutive parkwachtertje n)

parkwachters (plural)
parkwachtertje (diminutive neuter)

Compound of park (“park”) + wachter (“guard, keeper”).


maisbrand

Compound of mais (“corn, mais”) + brand (“fire”).


zjuen

nl-noun

zjuen m (plural zjuen's, diminutive zjuennetjes n)

zjuen's (plural)
zjuennetjes (diminutive neuter)

Wollah, m'n hoofd is echt heet beste gooit iemand zjuen.

Yo, I am really stressed out does someone have a joint? joint.


huisduif

huisduif f (plural huisduiven, diminutive huisduifje n)

huisduiven (plural)
huisduifje (diminutive neuter)

From Middle Dutch huusduve. By surface analysis, huis (“house”) + duif (“dove, pigeon”).

surf

Columba livia domestica
Columba livia domestica#Translingual

a domesticated pigeon, Columba livia domestica

(now chiefly Belgium) a person, especially a woman, who rarely leaves home