wachttoren

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of wacht (“watch, guard”) +‎ toren (“tower”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑxˌtoː.rə(n)/
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  • Hyphenation: wacht‧to‧ren

Noun[edit]

wachttoren m (plural wachttorens, diminutive wachttorentje n)

  1. A watchtower, tower from where guards etc. can keep a watchful eye

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: wagtoring
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