buurtkind

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of buurt +‎ kind.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbyːrt.kɪnt/
  • Hyphenation: buurt‧kind

Noun

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buurtkind n (plural buurtkinderen, diminutive buurtkindertje n or buurtkindje n)

  1. neighbourhood kid, local kid

Usage notes

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The diminutives are mostly used in the plural; use in the singular, especially of buurtkindertje, may sound odd.

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