bestekamer

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of beste +‎ kamer.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌbɛs.təˈkaː.mər/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: bes‧te‧ka‧mer

Noun[edit]

bestekamer f (plural bestekamers)

  1. (historical) The best parlour in a home, in the old days only used on Sundays and holidays.
    Synonyms: goede kamer, kamer, pronkkamer, zondagskamer
  2. The best room in a house.
    Synonym: zondagskamer
  3. toilet, bathroom

Descendants[edit]

  • Papiamentu: de beste (dated)