Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From hand +‎ granaat. Likely a calque.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑnt.xraːˌnaːt/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: hand‧gra‧naat

Noun edit

handgranaat f (plural handgranaten, diminutive handgranaatje n)

  1. hand grenade [from mid 17th c.]

Descendants edit

  • Afrikaans: handgranaat
  • West Frisian: hângranaat (calque)