bouwsteen

Dutch

Etymology

From bouwen +‎ steen. Compare German Baustein.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɑu̯ˌsteːn/

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• Hyphenation: bouw‧steen

Noun

bouwsteen m (plural bouwstenen, diminutive bouwsteentje n)

1. (figuratively) building block (component that is part of a larger system)