werkpaard

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of werken +‎ paard.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɛrk.paːrt/
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  • Hyphenation: werk‧paard

Noun

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werkpaard n (plural werkpaarden, diminutive werkpaardje n)

  1. A workhorse.
  2. (figurative) A diligent, hard-working person or piece of equipment.
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