brievenbus

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of brief (“letter”) +‎ bus (“box”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbri.və(n)ˌbʏs/

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• Hyphenation: brie‧ven‧bus

Noun

brievenbus f (plural brievenbussen, diminutive brievenbusje n)

1. letterbox, mailbox, post box
2. mail slot, letterbox