zwangerschapsverlof
Dutch
Etymology
From zwangerschap (“pregnancy”) + -s- + verlof (“leave”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈzʋɑ.ŋər.sxɑps.fərˌlɔf/, /ˈzʋɑ.ŋər.sxɑps.fɛrˌlɔf/
Audio: (file) - Hyphenation: zwan‧ger‧schaps‧ver‧lof
Noun
zwangerschapsverlof n (plural zwangerschapsverloven, diminutive zwangerschapsverlofje n)
- maternity leave (before giving birth)
Coordinate terms
- ouderschapsverlof (“parental leave”)
- vaderschapsverlof (“paternity leave”)