mijnwerker

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Dutch[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Compound of mijn (mine) +‎ werker (worker, laborer).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɛi̯n.ʋɛr.kər/
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  • Hyphenation: mijn‧wer‧ker

Noun[edit]

mijnwerker m (plural mijnwerkers, diminutive mijnwerkertje n)

  1. A miner, a laborer in mining
    Synonyms: bergwerker, kompel, mijnarbeider, mijner

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Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: mynwerker