probleemkind

Dutch

Etymology

probleem (“problem”) +‎ kind (“child”)

Pronunciation

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• Hyphenation: pro‧bleem‧kind

Noun

probleemkind n (plural probleemkinderen, diminutive probleemkindje n)

1. (literally) A problem child, troubled and/or troublesome youngster
2. (figuratively) A weak spot, source of grave/regular worries

Synonyms

zorgenkind n

Related terms

• probleemgebied n
• problematisch (adjective)
• pleegkind n
• schoolkind n