Dutch

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbu.məl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: boe‧mel

Etymology 1

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From boemeltrein.

Noun

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boemel m (plural boemels, diminutive boemeltje n)

  1. Short for boemeltrein.
  2. another mode of transportation (notably a bus) with many stops

Etymology 2

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From boemelen.

Noun

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boemel m (plural boemels, diminutive boemeltje n)

  1. (used absolutely, with definite article: de boemel) loitering; partying