hoogbouw

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From hoog (high) +‎ bouw (building, construction), calque of German Hochbau.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦoːx.bɑu̯/
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  • Hyphenation: hoog‧bouw

Noun

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hoogbouw m (plural hoogbouwen, diminutive hoogbouwtje n)

  1. (collective) high-rise buildings
  2. (chiefly in the singular) high-rise, tall building