aandachtsstreep

Dutch

Alternative forms

• aandachtstreep

Etymology

From aandacht +‎ -s- +‎ streep.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaːn.dɑxtˌstreːp/

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• Hyphenation: aan‧dachts‧streep

Noun

aandachtsstreep f (plural aandachtsstrepen, diminutive aandachtsstreepje n)

1. em dash of en dash, used to denote a break in a sentence or to set off parenthetical statements

   Synonym: gedachtestreep

Usage notes

Commonly used in the diminutive form.