borstkas

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of borst (“chest”) +‎ kas (“case”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɔrst.kɑs/

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• Hyphenation: borst‧kas

Noun

borstkas f (plural borstkassen, diminutive borstkasje n)

1. chest, thorax, ribcage

   Synonym: ribbenkast

Descendants

• → Sranan Tongo: borskasi
  • → Aukan: bofuati