bestekamer

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of beste +‎ kamer.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌbɛs.təˈkaː.mər/

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• Hyphenation: bes‧te‧ka‧mer

Noun

bestekamer f (plural bestekamers)

1. (historical) The best parlour in a home, in the old days only used on Sundays and holidays.

   Synonyms: goede kamer, kamer, pronkkamer, zondagskamer

2. The best room in a house.

   Synonym: zondagskamer

3. toilet, bathroom

Descendants

• → Papiamentu: de beste (dated)