gastvrouw

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of gast +‎ vrouw.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣɑst.frɑu̯/

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• Hyphenation: gast‧vrouw

Noun

gastvrouw f (plural gastvrouwen, diminutive gastvrouwtje n)

1. hostess

Usage notes

This word is not used for air hostesses; stewardess is used for that.

See also

• gastheer