draagvlak

Dutch

Etymology

From dragen (“to carry”) +‎ vlak (“plane”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdraːx.flɑk/

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• Hyphenation: draag‧vlak

Noun

draagvlak n (plural draagvlakken, diminutive draagvlakje n)

1. A planar support; a surface that supports something.
2. An airfoil, the carrying plane of an airplane.
3. Support (within society or an organization), a base of support.

   Voor die bezuinigingen is er te weinig draagvlak in de samenleving.

   There is not enough support in society for those budget cuts.