toonbank
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Afrikaans[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Dutch toonbank. Equivalent to toon (“to show”) + bank (“bench”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
toonbank (plural toonbanke, diminutive toonbankie)
- counter, a furniture surface on which wares are put and transacted
- Sy sit 'n sak op die toonbank en trek haar rewolwer.
- She puts a bag on the counter and draws her revolver.
Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From tonen (“to show”) + bank (“bench”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
toonbank f (plural toonbanken, diminutive toonbankje n)
- counter, a furniture surface on which wares are put and transacted
- Gelieve niet dreigen met vuurwapens bij de toonbank.
- Please do not express threats with firearms near the counter.
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