hemmetje

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈhɛ.mə.tjə/

Etymology

Spelling following the informal pronunciation of hemdje (shirt).

Noun

hemmetje n (plural hemmetjes)

  1. (colloquial) shirt, blouse

Usage notes

Although originally the same as hemdje, the meaning has shifted to designate a woman’s (under)wear only.

Synonyms

Last modified on 1 October 2012, at 05:03