boswerker

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Dutch boswerker. Equivalent to bos (“forest”) +‎ werker (“worker”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔsˌvɛr.kər/
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Noun[edit]

boswerker (plural boswerkers, diminutive boswerkertjie)

  1. lumberjack, woodcutter
  2. forest worker

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From bos (“forest”) +‎ werker (“worker”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔsˌʋɛr.kər/
  • Hyphenation: bos‧wer‧ker

Noun[edit]

boswerker m (plural boswerkers, diminutive boswerkertje n, feminine boswerkster)

  1. lumberjack, woodcutter
  2. forest worker

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: boswerker
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