krantenpapier

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of krant (“newspaper”) +‎ -en- +‎ papier (“paper”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkrɑntə(n)paːˌpir/

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• Hyphenation: kran‧ten‧pa‧pier

Noun

krantenpapier n (plural krantenpapieren, diminutive krantenpapiertje n)

1. newsprint, inexpensive paper used for mass printing, such as newspapers

   Dit boek is gedrukt op krantenpapier. ― This book is printed on newsprint.

   Krantenpapier is goedkoper dan glanzend papier. ― Newsprint is cheaper than glossy paper.

   Ze gebruikte krantenpapier voor haar kunstproject. ― She used newsprint for her art project.