Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of bad (bath, pool) +‎ meester (master, instructor, teacher).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑtˌmeːstər/
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  • Hyphenation: bad‧mees‧ter

Noun

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badmeester m (plural badmeesters, diminutive badmeestertje n, feminine badjuffrouw)

  1. male pool lifeguard, often also serving as a swimming instructor