English edit

Etymology edit

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Noun edit

voorhuis (plural voorhuises)

  1. (South Africa) entrance hall, front room

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch vorehuus. Equivalent to voor +‎ huis.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈvoːr.ɦœy̯s/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: voor‧huis

Noun edit

voorhuis n (plural voorhuizen, diminutive voorhuisje n)

  1. The frontmost room in a house on the ground floor.
  2. The front section of a house.

Descendants edit

  • Sranan Tongo: foroisi