opvanghuis

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of opvangen (to shelter, to temporarily house) +‎ huis (house).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɔp.fɑŋˌɦœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: op‧vang‧huis

Noun

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opvanghuis n (plural opvanghuizen, diminutive opvanghuisje n)

  1. a shelter, a building where people or animals who are threatened, victimised or homeless are (temporarily) housed