brandhout

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From branden +‎ hout.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈbrɑnt.ɦɑu̯t/
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Hyphenation: brand‧hout

Noun edit

brandhout n (uncountable)

firewood
Het halve bos is gekapt voor brandhout.
Half the forest has been cut down for firewood.
(colloquial) something of very low quality
Deze auto is compleet brandhout.
This car is total rubbish.

Descendants edit

Berbice Creole Dutch: branhautu, brandihautu
Negerhollands: brandhout

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