kajuit

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Low German kajüte, probably from Middle Dutch kayhute, of uncertain ultimate origin; possibly borrowed from Old French. Cognate with German Kajüte. Also compare French cahute, which could be a borrowing.

Pronunciation

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Noun

kajuit f (plural kajuiten, diminutive kajuitje n)

1. cabin on a ship

Synonyms

• hut