baard in de keel

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “beard in the throat”.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbaːrt ɪn də ˈkeːl/

Noun[edit]

baard in de keel f (uncountable)

  1. The state of having undergone a voice change (breaking voice) in puberty due to the lowering and lengthening of the vocal cords. (of men)
    Dennis heeft nog geen baard in de keel
    Dennis's voice hasn't broken yet.
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