bruikleen

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From bruiken (“to use”) +‎ leen (“loan”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbrœy̯k.leːn/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: bruik‧leen

Noun

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bruikleen n (plural bruiklenen, diminutive bruikleentje n)

  1. temporary loan of an object, in order for it to be used; commodate

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: bruikleen
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