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Etymology

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Compound of borrel +‎ tafel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔ.rəlˌtaː.fəl/
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  • Hyphenation: bor‧rel‧ta‧fel

Noun

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borreltafel f (plural borreltafels, diminutive borreltafeltje n)

  1. salon table, table used for having drinks
  2. (figurative) a place or situation where lowbrow conversation takes place, often under influence