bossen

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See also: Bossen and boßen

Dutch

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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Noun

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bossen

  1. plural of bos

Etymology 2

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From bos +‎ -en.

Verb

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bossen

  1. (transitive) to tie branches, twigs, plants, or fruits into a bunch

Etymology 3

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From Sranan Tongo bòs, likely from English bust.

Verb

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bossen

  1. (intransitive, Suriname) to bust, to burst, to split
  2. (intransitive, Suriname, figuratively) to fail

Swedish

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Noun

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bossen

  1. definite singular of boss