bouwerij

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch bouwerie. Equivalent to bouwer +‎ -ij.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌbɑu̯.(ʋ)əˈrɛi̯/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: bou‧we‧rij
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯

Noun

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bouwerij f (plural bouwerijen, diminutive bouwerijtje n)

  1. (historical or dialectal) farm
    Synonyms: boerderij, plaats
  2. (dialectal, obsolete) agriculture
  3. (obsolete) construction

Descendants

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  • English: bowery