Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from French automobile. First attested in the late 19th century.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ɑu̯.toː.moːˈbil/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: au‧to‧mo‧biel
  • Rhymes: -il

Noun edit

automobiel n (plural automobielen, diminutive automobieltje n)

  1. automobile, car
    Synonyms: auto, bak, kar, motorrijtuig, wagen

Descendants edit

  • Indonesian: automobil, otomobil
    • Caribbean Javanese: mobil