valkuil
Dutch edit
Etymology 1 edit
From vallen (“to fall”) + kuil or from val (“trap”) + kuil.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
valkuil m (plural valkuilen, diminutive valkuiltje n)
- pitfall (type of trap)
- pitfall (hazard in general)
Etymology 2 edit
From valk (“falcon”) + uil (“owl”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
valkuil m or f (plural valkuilen, diminutive valkuiltje n)