Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of bouwen (to build) +‎ doos (box).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑu̯.doːs/
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  • Hyphenation: bouw‧doos

Noun

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bouwdoos f (plural bouwdozen, diminutive bouwdoosje n)

  1. a toy which consists of a collection of parts needed for building a model or a finished toy